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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SHSU | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 73% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 10,778 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at SHSU than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($15,648.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($13,632 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 0.4% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($10,868 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Sam Houston State University (85% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,499 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 34 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming SHSU 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 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than SHSU (84.6%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (50% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $800 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,000)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- SHSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/