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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,855 | 5,899 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #779 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,587 | $20,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,869 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,991 | $10,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 94% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,675 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 9,551 | 1,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 46.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $141 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UT Permian Basin | ||
| 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 UT Permian Basin based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 5,899 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 67.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at UT Permian Basin than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($20,516.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($10,143 vs. $14,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin are 0.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($12,780 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 23% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($11,314 vs. $9,200)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (965) is 2 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UT Permian Basin (3.27)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UT Permian Basin (84.5%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UT Permian Basin? 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 Permian Basin and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $4,000 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,000)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $9,345 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($13,655 vs. $23,000)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($141 vs. $237)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/