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UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech OU Annapolis UT Dallas UNT Texas State UH TCU SMU Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi| United States Air Force Academy | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAFA | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | USAFA, Colorado | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usafa.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAFA | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 61% |
Admission |
USAFA | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,543 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 1,329 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.9% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 79.3% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USAFA | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAFA | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $193 |
Diversity |
USAFA | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
USAFA | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 5% | ||
Campus |
USAFA | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 4,124 students)
USAFA vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAFA or Texas A&M?
- Texas A&M University College Station is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($9,199.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Texas A&M than United States Air Force Academy ($36,428.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University College Station than United States Air Force Academy (61% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($11,607 vs. $0)
USAFA vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAFA 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 USAFA .
- Accepted freshman USAFA students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than USAFA (13.9%)
USAFA vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAFA 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 USAFA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/