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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | MSU | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,855 | 5,573 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,587 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,869 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,991 | $11,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $10,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 90% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,675 | 5,824 | ||
| Admitted | 9,551 | 5,089 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $230 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 5,573 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi than Midwestern State University ($15,587.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($11,798 vs. $14,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 25.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,240 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (90% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,415 vs. $9,200)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Midwestern State University (1002) is 39 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MSU (3.2)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than MSU (87.4%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or MSU? 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 MSU and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Midwestern State University (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $2,700 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,300)
- Midwestern State University students graduate with a $701 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($22,299 vs. $23,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/