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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 Galveston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Galveston, Texas | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | tamug.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $4,516 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $12,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $7,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 0% |
Admission |
Texas State | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 60.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 1100/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | N/A |
Diversity |
Texas State | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
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| % Men | 40% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 60% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Texas State | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
Texas State | Texas A&M University-Galveston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than Texas A&M University-Galveston based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 0 students)
Texas State vs. Texas A&M University-Galveston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or Texas A&M University-Galveston?
- Texas State University is 90.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Galveston for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $4,516.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Texas State than Texas A&M University Galveston ($20,030.00 vs. $12,940.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Galveston are 46.9% lower than costs at Texas State University ($7,800 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State University than Texas A&M University Galveston (77% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is ?% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Galveston ($11,791 vs. $0)
Texas State vs. Texas A&M University-Galveston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or Texas A&M University-Galveston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M University-Galveston or Texas State .
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Galveston students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Texas A&M University-Galveston (55.3%)
Texas State vs. Texas A&M University-Galveston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or Texas A&M University-Galveston? 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 University-Galveston and Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Texas A&M University Galveston (56% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/