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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,855 | 6,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,587 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,869 | $16,413 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,991 | $15,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $10,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 73% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,675 | 11,769 | ||
| Admitted | 9,551 | 11,160 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $144 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 6,742 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or CSUMB?
- California State University Monterey Bay is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at CSUMB than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($17,622.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than CSUMB ($14,991 vs. $15,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 27.5% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($12,869 vs. $16,413)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than California State University Monterey Bay (76% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 13.9% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,480 vs. $9,200)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (89.5%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $1,700 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($14,000 vs. $23,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($144 vs. $237)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/