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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | RU | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,855 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,587 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,869 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,991 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,675 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 9,551 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $237 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | RU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 7,531 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or RU?
- Radford University is 71% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($8,401.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at RU than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($20,853.00 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 RU ($14,991 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 7.5% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($11,973 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is 2.6% larger than aid received Radford University ($9,200 vs. $8,968)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (89.5%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or RU? 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 RU and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $400 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $47,000)
- Radford University and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,000 vs. $23,000)
- Radford University and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($237 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/