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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $237 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | 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 Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 5,079 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
- Abilene Christian University is 720.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.4% higher at Abilene Christian University than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($40,300.00 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 Abilene Christian University ($15,181 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi are 5.8% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($10,868 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 237.8% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($26,280 vs. $7,780)
Abilene Christian University vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University 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 Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 129 points higher than at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University 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 Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Corpus Christi earn on average $1,000 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,000)
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $2,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,325)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($237 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/