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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,855 | 14,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #923 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,587 | $16,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,869 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,991 | $14,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $8,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 81% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,675 | 6,953 | ||
| Admitted | 9,551 | 6,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 90.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 23.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 960/1110 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $193 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (14,105 students vs. 10,855 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 27.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($16,332.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($14,269 vs. $14,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 30.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,882 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Downtown than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (81% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is 11.6% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($9,200 vs. $8,246)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (963) is 69 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (89.5%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than University of Houston Downtown (40% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $400 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $47,000)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($193 vs. $237)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/