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Overview |
SIUE | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 76% |
Admission |
SIUE | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SIUE | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $237 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 10,855 students)
SIUE vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 94.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($9,576.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($15,587.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than SIUE ($14,991 vs. $15,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 21.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,562 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (90% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 8% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,934 vs. $9,200)
SIUE vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE 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 SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 107 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (89.5%)
SIUE vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($47,000 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $1,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($21,430 vs. $23,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($221 vs. $237)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/