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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 91% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $227 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 3,588 students)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 545.7% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at University of St Thomas than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($31,724.00 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 University of St Thomas ($15,181 vs. $19,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 11.4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,760 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 198% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($23,181 vs. $7,780)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 140 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (88%)
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $10,200 more per year than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $47,000)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($227 vs. $237)
- More University of St Thomas 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/