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Texas A&M TAMUK Tarleton Western State Colorado University UNT Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC Texas State University of Northern Colorado UTSA UCCS CU Denver| Colorado Mesa University | Texas A&M University Corpus Christi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,995 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #856 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,592 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,192 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,760 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,076 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,698 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 76% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,631 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 8,653 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Colorado Mesa | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $237 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Colorado Mesa based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 8,995 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Colorado Mesa University is 74.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($8,592.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Colorado Mesa than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($23,192.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Colorado Mesa ($14,991 vs. $15,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Mesa University are 9.4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($11,760 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Mesa University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (81% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is 19.5% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($9,200 vs. $7,698)
Colorado Mesa vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (963) is 11 points higher than at Colorado Mesa (952)
- Incoming Colorado Mesa students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Colorado Mesa (81.4%)
Colorado Mesa vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? 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 University-Corpus Christi and Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Colorado Mesa University (40% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $7,000 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,000)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($21,750 vs. $23,000)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($224 vs. $237)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/