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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor Tarleton SHSU SFASU Lamar University Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi| Texas State University | Texas A&M University Kingsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | TAMUK | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 91% |
Admission |
Texas State | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $203 |
Diversity |
Texas State | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas State | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 6,092 students)
Texas State vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or TAMUK?
- Texas State University is 67.5% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Texas State than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($20,030.00 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 Texas State ($11,347 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 21.6% lower than costs at Texas State University ($9,425 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Texas State University (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 10% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($11,791 vs. $10,723)
Texas State vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 101 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Texas State (87.7%)
Texas State vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (56% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $1,614 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($19,636 vs. $21,250)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($203 vs. $219)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/