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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UHCL | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 78% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $177 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 8,562 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UHCL?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at UHCL than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($19,320.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than UHCL ($15,181 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 15.1% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,440 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than University of Houston Clear Lake (85% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 118.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($16,973 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 62 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming UHCL students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UHCL (69.4%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UHCL? 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 UHCL and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $6,700 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $47,000)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $5,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($17,150 vs. $23,000)
- UHCL graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($177 vs. $237)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/