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Overview |
Texas A&M International University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Laredo, TX | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,536 | 9,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamiu.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M International University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,818 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,634 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,833 | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,127 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Texas A&M International University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,309 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 3,819 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.2% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M International University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M International University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,806 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $205 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M International University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 95% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M International University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M International University | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Texas A&M International University based on total student enrollment (9,147 students vs. 8,536 students)
Texas A&M International University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M International University or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 210% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.5% higher at UC Merced than Texas A&M International University ($42,611.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than UC Merced ($3,833 vs. $13,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 110.3% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($9,650 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than University of California Merced (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 123.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M International University ($24,868 vs. $11,127)
Texas A&M International University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M International University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Texas A&M International University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 120 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- Texas A&M International University has a higher acceptance rate (46%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
Texas A&M International University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M International University or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Texas A&M International University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Texas A&M International University (58% vs. 42%)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $5,093 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Merced graduates. ($14,806 vs. $19,899)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UC Merced graduates. ($153 vs. $205)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/