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Overview |
ETSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,586 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,950 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,790 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,270 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,033 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,228 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 76% |
Admission |
ETSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,903 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 |
ETSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $237 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ETSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 10,855 students)
ETSU vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- East Tennessee State University is 61.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($7,950.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi than East Tennessee State University ($15,587.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than ETSU ($14,991 vs. $16,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 25.3% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,270 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (85% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,228 vs. $9,200)
ETSU vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU 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 ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 105 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than ETSU (87.1%)
ETSU vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $7,000 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/