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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,855 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,587 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,869 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,991 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 71% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,675 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 9,551 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $232 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Texas Tech | ||
| 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 Tech University is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 10,855 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 81.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Texas Tech than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($21,534.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Texas Tech ($14,991 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 23% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,460 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than Texas Tech University (76% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,636 vs. $9,200)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 171 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Texas Tech? 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 Tech and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $47,000)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/