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Overview |
Humboldt State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 85% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 982/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt 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 |
Humboldt State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt 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
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 6,025 students)
Humboldt State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Humboldt State University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Humboldt State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($17,622.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($14,325 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 15.4% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($10,868 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Humboldt State University (85% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Humboldt State University students is 19% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,262 vs. $7,780)
Humboldt State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt 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 Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Humboldt State University (990) is 27 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Humboldt State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) 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 Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (88%)
Humboldt State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Humboldt 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 $8,000 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More Humboldt 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. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/