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Overview |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,946 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #776 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uscupstate.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,208 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,170 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,040 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,794 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,414 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 76% |
Admission |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,557 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 2,476 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.53 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of South Carolina-Upstate | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 4,946 students)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Carolina-Upstate or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 128.1% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($22,170.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($13,794 vs. $14,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 28.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,040 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 13.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($10,414 vs. $9,200)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Carolina-Upstate 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 Carolina-Upstate .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (963) is 13 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming University of South Carolina-Upstate students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (69.6%)
University of South Carolina-Upstate vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Carolina-Upstate 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 Carolina-Upstate.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $7,700 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/