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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU TAMUK Tarleton UT Dallas| Texas A&M University Corpus Christi | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas State | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 38,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $20,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $11,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $14,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 77% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 28,908 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 25,353 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 30% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $219 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas State | ||
| 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 State University is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 10,778 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Texas State?
- Texas State University is 75.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Texas State than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($20,030.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($14,120 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 5.4% lower than costs at Texas State University ($10,868 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Texas State University (85% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 51.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($11,791 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 75 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Texas State (87.7%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Texas State? 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 Texas State and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,000)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($21,250 vs. $23,000)
- Texas State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/