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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 82% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 50.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $126 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 2,198 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or A&M-Central Texas?
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($5,857.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at A&M-Central Texas than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($15,649.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($5,465 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Central Texas are 1.4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,722 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Texas A&M University Central Texas (85% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Central Texas students is 18.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,203 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (88%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $10,737 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($12,263 vs. $23,000)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($126 vs. $237)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/