Should I go to Texas A&M University College Station or Texas Christian University? Compare 50+ facts and figures about the colleges to help you determine if Texas A&M or TCU is the better college for you. The CollegeSimply comparison tool allows side-by-side comparison of 50+ statistics and facts for over 2,500 colleges and universities.
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UT Austin Baylor SMU Texas Tech OU UT Dallas UNT Texas State UH Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi UTSA PurdueTexas 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 | 74,014 | 12,273 | ||
Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
National Ranking | #115 | #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) | $9,339 | $53,890 | ||
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Tuition (Out of State) | $36,239 | $53,890 | ||
Room & Board | $11,550 | $14,250 | ||
Avg Net Price | $20,375 | $44,190 | ||
Avg Grant Aid | $12,278 | $28,048 | ||
% Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 89% |
Admission |
Texas A&M | TCU | ||
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Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
Applied | 43,422 | 16,197 | ||
Admitted | 27,203 | 9,087 | ||
Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 56.1% | ||
Enrolled % | 45.9% | 27.4% | ||
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 | 1150/1390 | 1140/1360 | ||
Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M | TCU | ||
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 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 | 53% | 39% | ||
% Women | 47% | 61% | ||
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 | 93% | 43% | ||
% Out-of-State | 6% | 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 | ||
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/