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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas Lamar University UIW| Texas State University | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 82% |
Admission |
Texas State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 50.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $126 |
Diversity |
Texas State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 2,198 students)
Texas State vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or A&M-Central Texas?
- Texas State University is 46.9% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Texas State than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($20,030.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than Texas State ($5,465 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Central Texas are 6.9% lower than costs at Texas State University ($10,722 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Central Texas than Texas State University (82% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($11,791 vs. $9,203)
Texas State vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or Texas State .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Texas State (87.7%)
Texas State vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and Texas State.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $8,987 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($12,263 vs. $21,250)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($126 vs. $219)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/