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Overview |
Central Texas College | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Killeen, TX | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,326 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ctcd.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Texas College | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,000 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,500 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,470 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,693 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,084 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 59% |
Admission |
Central Texas College | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | - | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Central Texas College | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Texas College | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $193 |
Diversity |
Central Texas College | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Central Texas College | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Central Texas College | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Central Texas College based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 8,326 students)
Central Texas College vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Texas College or Texas A&M?
- Texas A&M University College Station is 151% more expensive to attend than Central Texas College for in-state tuition ($9,339.00 vs. $3,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 383.2% higher at Texas A&M than Central Texas College ($36,239.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Texas College than Texas A&M ($4,693 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Texas College are 78.5% lower than costs at Texas A&M University College Station ($6,470 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Texas College than Texas A&M University College Station (83% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 101.8% larger than aid received Central Texas College ($12,278 vs. $6,084)
Which college is harder to get into, Central Texas College or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Central Texas College .
Central Texas College vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Texas College or Texas A&M? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Texas A&M and Central Texas College.
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $31,500 more per year than Central Texas College graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $34,100)
- Central Texas College students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M graduates. ($6,500 vs. $18,750)
- Central Texas College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M graduates. ($67 vs. $193)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Texas College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/