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Overview |
University of South Alabama | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 85% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 982/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | 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 | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 10,778 students)
University of South Alabama vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- University of South Alabama is 75.4% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($8,616.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at University of South Alabama than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($17,232.00 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 University of South Alabama ($15,181 vs. $15,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 27.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($8,510 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Alabama than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is 1.2% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($7,780 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama 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 University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 82 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama 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 University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than University of South Alabama (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of South Alabama graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,500)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($237 vs. $253)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/