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Overview |
UCCS | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 85% |
Admission |
UCCS | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 982/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCCS | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $237 |
Diversity |
UCCS | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCCS | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 10,778 students)
UCCS vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 55.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at UCCS than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($20,544.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than UCCS ($15,181 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are 4.9% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($10,868 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (85% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is 33.2% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($7,780 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS 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 UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 125 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UCCS (84.8%)
UCCS vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- The graduation rate at UCCS is higher than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $600 more per year than UCCS graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,400)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($20,999 vs. $23,000)
- UCCS graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($217 vs. $237)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/