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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TCU | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 89% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 10,778 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 996.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.2% higher at TCU than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($53,890.00 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 TCU ($15,181 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 31.1% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($10,868 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 260.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($28,048 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 257 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming TCU students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than TCU (56.1%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or TCU? 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 TCU and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $47,000)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/