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Overview |
St. Cloud State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Saint Cloud, MN | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,420 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stcloudstate.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Cloud State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,811 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,695 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,065 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,042 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
St. Cloud State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,810 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 4,583 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1027/1200 | 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 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Cloud State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Cloud State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
St. Cloud State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
St. Cloud State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
St. Cloud State University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than St. Cloud State University based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 10,420 students)
St. Cloud State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Cloud State University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Saint Cloud State University is 79.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at St. Cloud State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($18,695.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($14,065 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 9.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,950 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Cloud State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is 28.8% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($7,780 vs. $6,042)
St. Cloud State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud State University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Cloud State University (1030) is 67 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming St. Cloud State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at St. Cloud State University (3.4)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (88%)
St. Cloud State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud State University.
- The graduation rate at St. Cloud State University is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $300 more per year than St. Cloud State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,700)
- Saint Cloud State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- St. Cloud State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/