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Colorado State CU Denver UT Austin Baylor DU Texas Tech Colorado School of Mines OU Utah UCCS UT Dallas UNT| University of Colorado Boulder | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 59% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $193 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
CU Boulder | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than CU Boulder based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 39,585 students)
CU Boulder vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or Texas A&M?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at CU Boulder than Texas A&M University College Station ($38,770.00 vs. $36,239.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than CU Boulder ($20,375 vs. $21,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 39.8% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($11,550 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University College Station than University of Colorado Boulder (59% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 17.2% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($12,278 vs. $10,477)
CU Boulder vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is the same at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at CU Boulder (27)
- Accepted freshman CU Boulder students have at the same average high school GPA (3.68) as students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Texas A&M (62.6%)
CU Boulder vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than University of Colorado Boulder (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $8,700 more per year than CU Boulder graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $56,900)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Boulder graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,500)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than CU Boulder graduates. ($193 vs. $201)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Boulder students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/