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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Galveston, Texas | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 76,633 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamug.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,516 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,940 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 61% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.3% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $193 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 11% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | - | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 5% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Texas A&M University-Galveston based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 0 students)
Texas A&M University-Galveston vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Galveston or Texas A&M?
- Texas A&M University College Station is 103.7% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Galveston for in-state tuition ($9,199.00 vs. $4,516.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.5% higher at Texas A&M than Texas A&M University Galveston ($36,428.00 vs. $12,940.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Galveston are 68.6% lower than costs at Texas A&M University College Station ($7,800 vs. $13,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University College Station than Texas A&M University Galveston (61% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is ?% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Galveston ($11,607 vs. $0)
Texas A&M University-Galveston vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Galveston or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Texas A&M University-Galveston .
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Texas A&M University-Galveston (3.44)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Texas A&M University-Galveston (55.3%)
Texas A&M University-Galveston vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Galveston or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and Texas A&M University-Galveston.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Texas A&M University Galveston (81% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/