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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $237 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 10,778 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 40.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($15,299.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi ($12,011 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 7.6% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($10,100 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 44.3% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($11,225 vs. $7,780)
Arkansas State University vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State 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 Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 125 points higher than at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Corpus Christi earn on average $11,000 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($201 vs. $237)
- More Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/