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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SU | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $278 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 1,483 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or SU?
- Southwestern University is 886.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.7% higher at SU than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($48,450.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than SU ($15,181 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 13.2% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($10,868 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 293.4% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($30,609 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 205 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming SU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than SU (44.8%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or SU? 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 SU and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (73% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $47,000)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $3,893 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,893)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/