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Overview |
UH at Hilo | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Hilo, HI | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,977 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #642 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH at Hilo | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,248 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,867 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,227 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 85% |
Admission |
UH at Hilo | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,595 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 2,186 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UH at Hilo | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH at Hilo | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,903 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $237 |
Diversity |
UH at Hilo | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 31% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UH at Hilo | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UH at Hilo | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than UH at Hilo based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 2,977 students)
UH at Hilo vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH at Hilo or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- University of Hawaii at Hilo is 49.5% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at UH at Hilo than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($20,304.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii at Hilo than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($13,867 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hawaii at Hilo are 31.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($8,248 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii at Hilo than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is 24.9% larger than aid received University of Hawaii at Hilo ($7,780 vs. $6,227)
UH at Hilo vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH at Hilo 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 UH at Hilo .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (963) is 37 points higher than at UH at Hilo (926)
- Incoming Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at UH at Hilo (19)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UH at Hilo (3.36)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UH at Hilo (84.2%)
UH at Hilo vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH at Hilo 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 UH at Hilo.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than University of Hawaii at Hilo (40% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $8,900 more per year than UH at Hilo graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,100)
- University of Hawaii at Hilo students graduate with a $3,097 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($19,903 vs. $23,000)
- UH at Hilo graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($205 vs. $237)
- More UH at Hilo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/