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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 | 13,483 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #792 | ||
| 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) | $7,722 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
ETSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 982/1200 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
ETSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 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 | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| 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 | 75% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 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 (13,483 students vs. 10,778 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 57.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi than East Tennessee State University ($15,299.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($14,350 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 13.1% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,613 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($8,739 vs. $7,780)
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 (88%) than ETSU (85.3%)
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/