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Overview |
Lander University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Lander University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 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 |
Lander University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lander 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 | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Lander University based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 4,167 students)
Lander University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Lander University is 117.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Lander University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($20,300.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Lander University ($15,181 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 1.6% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,700 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 38.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,763 vs. $7,780)
Lander University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander 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 Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (963) is 41 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Lander University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander 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 Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Lander University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $10,000 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,000)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/