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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TSU | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $303 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 8,632 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 51.4% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at TSU than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($19,677.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($11,826 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 12.5% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,664 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 55.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($12,085 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (963) is 146 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (88%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or TSU? 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 TSU and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Texas Southern University (40% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $10,800 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,200)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $6,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $29,358)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($237 vs. $303)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/