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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 85% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 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 |
Fort Hays State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $237 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (12,949 students vs. 10,778 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($4,913.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi than Fort Hays State University ($15,299.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($13,322 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 28.1% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($8,481 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Hays State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (86% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is 44.4% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($7,780 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University 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 Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (88%)
Fort Hays State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University 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 Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Fort Hays State University is the same as at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $5,600 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $2,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($20,718 vs. $23,000)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($214 vs. $237)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/