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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 76% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 4,043 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- PennWest Edinboro is 57.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi than PennWest Edinboro ($15,587.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 10.4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($11,660 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than PennWest Edinboro (76% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($9,200 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (963) is 13 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming PennWest Edinboro students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $9,300 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,700)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/