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Overview |
TAMUK | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Kingsville, TX | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #774 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamuk.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
TAMUK | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,137 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,133 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,425 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,347 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,723 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
TAMUK | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,768 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 5,569 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TAMUK | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TAMUK | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,636 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $155 |
Diversity |
TAMUK | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
TAMUK | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
TAMUK | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 6,092 students)
TAMUK vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TAMUK or Augusta University?
- Augusta University is 34.2% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($6,892.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Augusta University than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($22,270.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Augusta University ($11,347 vs. $13,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 6.1% lower than costs at Augusta University ($9,425 vs. $9,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augusta University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 19.2% larger than aid received Augusta University ($10,723 vs. $8,995)
TAMUK vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TAMUK or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or TAMUK .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 108 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Augusta University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TAMUK (20)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Augusta University (85.5%)
TAMUK vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TAMUK or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and TAMUK.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $17,000 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $46,300)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $4,636 lower median federal student loan debt than TAMUK graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,636)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than TAMUK graduates. ($155 vs. $203)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/