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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,855 | 53,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $11,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,587 | $42,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,869 | $14,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,991 | $18,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $12,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 47% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,675 | 66,109 | ||
| Admitted | 9,551 | 19,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 29.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 48.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1230/1490 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $230 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (53,082 students vs. 10,855 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UT Austin?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 137.7% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($11,678.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.4% higher at UT Austin than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($42,778.00 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 UT Austin ($14,991 vs. $18,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 9.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($12,869 vs. $14,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than The University of Texas at Austin (76% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Austin students is 31.1% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($12,060 vs. $9,200)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 334 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) 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 UT Austin (29.1%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (81% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $21,600 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $47,000)
- The University of Texas at Austin students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($22,250 vs. $23,000)
- UT Austin graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($230 vs. $237)
- More UT Austin 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/