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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 913/1150 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $212 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 10,778 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or A&M Commerce?
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is 2.6% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($4,913.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at A&M Commerce than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($17,030.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($13,025 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 11.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,728 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 28.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,983 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Commerce (980) is 17 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming A&M Commerce students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than A&M Commerce (86.4%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or A&M Commerce? 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 Commerce and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $5,800 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $2,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($20,514 vs. $23,000)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($212 vs. $237)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/