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Overview |
Saginaw Valley State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | University Center, MI | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,889 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | svsu.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saginaw Valley State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,240 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,752 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,700 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,144 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,611 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 76% |
Admission |
Saginaw Valley State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 7,450 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Saginaw Valley 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 |
Saginaw Valley State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Saginaw Valley State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Saginaw Valley State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Saginaw Valley 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 6,889 students)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saginaw Valley State University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 149.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.5% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($28,752.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Saginaw Valley State University ($14,991 vs. $15,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 10% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($11,700 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,611 vs. $9,200)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saginaw Valley 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 Saginaw Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 67 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Saginaw Valley State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Saginaw Valley State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saginaw Valley 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 Saginaw Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $6,000 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,000)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State 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 Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/