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Overview |
NDSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 85% |
Admission |
NDSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NDSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
NDSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NDSU | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 10,778 students)
NDSU vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 89.5% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($15,299.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than NDSU ($15,181 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 16.9% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,300 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than North Dakota State University Main Campus (85% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is 35.7% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($7,780 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU 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 NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 128 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (88%)
NDSU vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU 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 NDSU.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (54% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $6,600 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $47,000)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,300)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/