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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UTSA | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 71% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $237 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UTSA | ||
| 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 San Antonio is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 10,778 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UTSA?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at UTSA than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($18,259.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($12,664 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 1.6% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,868 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than The University of Texas at San Antonio (85% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 14.8% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($8,934 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 80 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming UTSA 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 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UTSA (86.9%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $900 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $47,000)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $17 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($22,983 vs. $23,000)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($237 vs. $237)
- More UTSA 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/