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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SFASU | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 72% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 10,778 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 59.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at SFASU than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($18,858.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($13,858 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 12.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,642 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Stephen F Austin State University (85% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 33.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,363 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 38 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming SFASU 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 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (88%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $2,400 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,600)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/