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Texas A&M University of South Alabama Alabama TAMUK Tarleton AUM University of North Alabama UNT Auburn Alabama State Texas State UTSA| Troy University | Texas A&M University Corpus Christi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TROY | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,923 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,792 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,996 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,504 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,329 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 76% |
Admission |
TROY | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,947 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 7,360 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TROY | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
TROY | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
TROY | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 3% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (13,923 students vs. 10,855 students)
TROY vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Troy University is 99.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($9,792.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at TROY than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($19,584.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($12,504 vs. $14,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 60.9% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($7,996 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Troy University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (86% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,329 vs. $9,200)
TROY vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 83 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming TROY students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (89.5%)
TROY vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Troy University (40% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $7,600 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,400)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/