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Overview |
U of A | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 61% |
Admission |
U of A | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of A | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $193 |
Diversity |
U of A | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
U of A | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 5% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than U of A based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 53,001 students)
U of A vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Texas A&M?
- University of Arizona is 29% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $9,199.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at U of A than Texas A&M University College Station ($39,340.00 vs. $36,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Texas A&M ($18,144 vs. $21,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 9.5% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($13,154 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Texas A&M University College Station (97% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 42.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($16,511 vs. $11,607)
U of A vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A 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 U of A .
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Texas A&M (63.2%)
U of A vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than University of Arizona (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $11,600 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $54,000)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than U of A graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,000)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than U of A graduates. ($193 vs. $196)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/