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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,855 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,587 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,869 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,991 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,675 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 9,551 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 4,545 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 76.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($8,660.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Longwood University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($20,870.00 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 Longwood University ($14,991 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 23.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,869 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,869 vs. $9,200)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 22 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) 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 Longwood University (84.8%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $3,800 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $43,200)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/