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Overview |
Ship | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Shippensburg, PA | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,162 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ship.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ship | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,048 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,538 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,462 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,593 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 85% |
Admission |
Ship | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,367 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 5,590 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 982/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ship | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ship | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Ship | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ship | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Ship | 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 Ship based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 5,162 students)
Ship vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ship or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 94.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($15,299.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Ship ($15,181 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 6.2% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($10,868 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is 2.5% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,780 vs. $7,593)
Ship vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ship 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 Ship .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 16 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Ship students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Ship (87.8%)
Ship vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ship 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 Ship.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $200 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $47,000)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/