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Overview |
Salem State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 76% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 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 | Jun 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Salem State University | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Salem 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Salem State University based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 6,239 students)
Salem State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is 439.9% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($4,913.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.1% higher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi than Salem State University ($15,587.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Salem State University ($14,991 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 27.3% lower than costs at Salem State University ($12,869 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is 11.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,200 vs. $8,241)
Salem State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem 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 Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (89.5%)
Salem State University vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem 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 Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $2,600 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,400)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More Salem 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. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/