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Overview |
University of Akron | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,518 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,399 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,839 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,292 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,452 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 76% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,982 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 10,624 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9%Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7%Open | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 10,855 students)
University of Akron vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- University of Akron Main Campus is 111.7% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($10,399.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi than University of Akron Main Campus ($15,587.00 vs. $14,839.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than University of Akron ($14,991 vs. $15,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 16.3% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($11,070 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (94% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 2.7% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($9,452 vs. $9,200)
University of Akron vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron 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 University of Akron .
- The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 86 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming University of Akron students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) 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 University of Akron (70.9%)
University of Akron vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron 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 University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $6,900 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,100)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/