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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,127 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #885 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,780 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,601 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,164 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,826 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,936 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 1,955 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1180 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $237 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 5,127 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 46.5% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($7,200.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($15,587.00 vs. $12,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($14,164 vs. $14,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 69.3% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($7,601 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 6.8% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,826 vs. $9,200)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988) is 25 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (66.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus 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 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $9,100 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,980 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($17,020 vs. $23,000)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($175 vs. $237)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/