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Texas A&M TAMUK Tarleton UT Dallas Baylor UNT St. Edward's University- St. Edward's TCU Abilene Christian University OBU UT Arlington Texas State| Texas A&M University Corpus Christi | Dallas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | DBU | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 95% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $224 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | DBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 4,348 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or DBU?
- Dallas Baptist University is 588.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121% higher at DBU than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($33,810.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than DBU ($15,181 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 16.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,351 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Baptist University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 141.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($18,797 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Dallas Baptist University (1055) is 92 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming DBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman DBU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (88%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or DBU? 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 DBU and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $700 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,000)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($21,750 vs. $23,000)
- DBU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($224 vs. $237)
- More DBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/