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Overview |
Buffalo State College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,470 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #609 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | buffalostate.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Buffalo State College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,490 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,716 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,735 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 76% |
Admission |
Buffalo State College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,943 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 12,096 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.84 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Buffalo State College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Buffalo State College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,409 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $237 |
Diversity |
Buffalo State College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Buffalo State College | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Buffalo State College | 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
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Buffalo State College based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 6,470 students)
Buffalo State College vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Buffalo State College or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- SUNY College at Buffalo is 43.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Buffalo State College than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($17,490.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($13,735 vs. $14,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 29.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,869 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Buffalo than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (88% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is 3.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,200 vs. $8,921)
Buffalo State College vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Buffalo State College 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 Buffalo State College .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (963) is 62 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
Buffalo State College vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Buffalo State College 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 Buffalo State College.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $6,300 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $1,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($21,409 vs. $23,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($221 vs. $237)
- More Buffalo State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/