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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Howard Payne University | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Brownwood, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 838 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | hputx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Howard Payne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $27,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $27,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $9,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $24,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $18,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 88% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 1,233 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 920/1130 | ||
| 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 | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Howard Payne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $265 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Howard Payne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 838 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Howard Payne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Howard Payne University?
- Howard Payne University is 466.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($27,850.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Howard Payne University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($27,850.00 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 Howard Payne University ($15,181 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard Payne University are 13% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,616 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard Payne University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard Payne University students is 141.9% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($18,817 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Howard Payne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Howard Payne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard Payne University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Howard Payne University (965) is 2 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Howard Payne University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Howard Payne University (3.3)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Howard Payne University (62.3%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Howard Payne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Howard Payne University? 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 Howard Payne University and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $6,700 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,300)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $2,686 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard Payne University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,686)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Howard Payne University graduates. ($237 vs. $265)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/