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Overview |
IU | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 59% |
Admission |
IU | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IU | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $193 |
Diversity |
IU | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IU | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 6% | ||
Campus |
IU | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than IU based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 47,005 students)
IU vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Texas A&M?
- Indiana University Bloomington is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($10,012.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at IU than Texas A&M University College Station ($37,685.00 vs. $36,239.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Texas A&M ($16,234 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 5.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($11,550 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Bloomington than Texas A&M University College Station (74% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 18.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($12,278 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or IU .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 13 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Texas A&M (62.6%)
IU vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU or Texas A&M? 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 and IU.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $9,400 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $56,200)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/