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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UH | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 75% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $204 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UH | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 32% | ||
| % 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 | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UH | ||
| 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
- University of Houston is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 10,778 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UH?
- University of Houston is 76.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at UH than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($20,877.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($14,056 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 4.3% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,418 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than University of Houston (85% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 47.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($11,457 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 191 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming UH students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman UH students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UH (66.2%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UH? 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 UH and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $12,000 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,000)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,000)
- UH graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($204 vs. $237)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/