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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,855 | 3,411 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $35,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,587 | $35,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,869 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,991 | $20,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $26,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,675 | 5,203 | ||
| Admitted | 9,551 | 4,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 980/1150 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 3,411 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 615.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($35,144.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.5% higher at St. Mary's University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($35,144.00 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 St. Mary's University ($14,991 vs. $20,562)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 9.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($11,720 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 183.1% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($26,045 vs. $9,200)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 75 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than St. Mary's University (88.9%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,000)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/