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Texas A&M UH TAMUK Tarleton University of St Thomas UNT University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas Texas State UMHB UT Austin UTSA| Texas A&M University Corpus Christi | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | HBU | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,855 | 4,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,587 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,869 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,991 | $20,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $27,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,675 | 9,021 | ||
| Admitted | 9,551 | 7,681 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $249 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 4,189 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 622.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.8% higher at HBU than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($35,500.00 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 HBU ($14,991 vs. $20,530)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 19% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,816 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 196.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($27,261 vs. $9,200)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 97 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming HBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than HBU (85.1%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or HBU? 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 HBU and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $47,000)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $1,166 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,166)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($237 vs. $249)
- More HBU 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/