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Overview |
UTC | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Chattanooga, TN | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,380 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utc.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTC | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,296 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,052 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,801 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,834 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 76% |
Admission |
UTC | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,096 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 7,006 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1005/1185 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UTC | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTC | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,792 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $237 |
Diversity |
UTC | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UTC | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UTC | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 10,855 students)
UTC vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTC or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 67.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at UTC than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($16,296.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($13,801 vs. $14,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 28% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,052 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 6.9% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,834 vs. $9,200)
UTC vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTC or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or UTC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 124 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming UTC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UTC (77%)
UTC vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTC or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? 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-Corpus Christi and UTC.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $6,400 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $2,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($20,792 vs. $23,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($214 vs. $237)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/