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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,855 | 9,517 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #994 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,587 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,869 | $10,317 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,991 | $14,065 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $14,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,675 | 8,777 | ||
| Admitted | 9,551 | 6,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 850/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $299 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 38% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | PVAMU | ||
| 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 PVAMU based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 9,517 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 50.4% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at PVAMU than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($22,590.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($14,065 vs. $14,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 24.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,317 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 59.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($14,680 vs. $9,200)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (963) is 106 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than PVAMU (75.3%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Prairie View A & M University (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $8,000 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,000)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $5,955 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $28,955)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($237 vs. $299)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/