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UTSA UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech OU UT Dallas UNT UH TCU SMU Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Purdue| Texas State University | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 59% |
Admission |
Texas State | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Texas State | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $193 |
Diversity |
Texas State | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Texas State | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Texas State based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 38,171 students)
Texas State vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or Texas A&M?
- Texas A&M University College Station is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($9,339.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at Texas A&M than Texas State University ($36,239.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than Texas A&M ($14,120 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State University are 0.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University College Station ($11,460 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State University than Texas A&M University College Station (77% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 4.1% larger than aid received Texas State University ($12,278 vs. $11,791)
Texas State vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State 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 State .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 174 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Texas A&M (62.6%)
Texas State vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Texas State University (81% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $16,400 more per year than Texas State graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $49,200)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,250)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($193 vs. $219)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/