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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,855 | 817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,587 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,869 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,991 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,675 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 9,551 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 910/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 817 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 387% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($23,928.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($23,928.00 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 Southwestern Adventist University ($14,991 vs. $20,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 42.5% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,032 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 58% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($14,534 vs. $9,200)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (963) is 59 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $4,400 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,600)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/