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Overview |
Kean | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,352 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,135 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,785 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,592 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,593 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,982 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 76% |
Admission |
Kean | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,142 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 9,335 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kean | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Kean | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Kean | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Kean | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 10,855 students)
Kean vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Kean University is 126.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($11,135.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Kean than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($18,785.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($11,593 vs. $14,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 28.9% lower than costs at Kean University ($12,869 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kean University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kean University students is 41.1% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($12,982 vs. $9,200)
Kean vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean 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 Kean .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (963) is 35 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Kean (76.9%)
Kean vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean 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 Kean.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $600 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,400)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kean graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Kean graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/