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UT Austin Baylor SMU Texas Tech OU UT Dallas UNT Texas State UH Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi UTSA Purdue| Texas A&M University College Station | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M | TCU | ||
| Location | College Station, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 76,633 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,199 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,428 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,154 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,610 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,607 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 81% |
Admission |
Texas A&M | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,832 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 32,149 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.8% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1380 | 1150/1375 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas A&M | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $222 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A&M | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than TCU based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 12,785 students)
Texas A&M vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 521% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $9,199.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at TCU than Texas A&M University College Station ($57,130.00 vs. $36,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than TCU ($21,610 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 12.5% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($13,154 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than Texas A&M University College Station (81% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 191.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($33,813 vs. $11,607)
Texas A&M vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Texas A&M .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 8 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at TCU (28)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have at the same average high school GPA (3.68) as students at TCU (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than TCU (42.6%)
Texas A&M vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M or TCU? 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 TCU and Texas A&M.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Texas Christian University (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $8,000 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $57,600)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TCU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than TCU graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/