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UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech OU Miami UT Dallas UNT Texas State UH TCU SMU IU| University of Cincinnati Main Campus | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 59% |
Admission |
UC | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UC | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $193 |
Diversity |
UC | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UC | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UC | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than UC based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 41,155 students)
UC vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Texas A&M?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Texas A&M than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($36,239.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Texas A&M ($20,149 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 11.3% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,550 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Texas A&M University College Station (64% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 40.6% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,278 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC 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 UC .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 47 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Texas A&M (62.6%)
UC vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $20,000 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $45,600)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,000)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($193 vs. $237)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/