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UVM Saint Michael's College Middlebury UIW West Texas A & M University KSC Texas State Norwich University University of Houston-Downtown Champlain College FLC PVAMU| Texas A & M International University | Castleton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A & M International University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Laredo, TX | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamiu.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A & M International University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,818 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,634 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,210 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,383 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,872 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Texas A & M International University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,848 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 3,758 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Texas A & M International University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A & M International University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,806 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $258 |
Diversity |
Texas A & M International University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 95% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Texas A & M International University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Texas A & M International University | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M International University is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 2,363 students)
Texas A & M International University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A & M International University or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 209.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at Castleton State College than Texas A & M International University ($28,800.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M International University than Castleton State College ($5,383 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M International University are 34.7% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($9,210 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Texas A & M International University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 19.6% larger than aid received Texas A & M International University ($13,007 vs. $10,872)
Texas A & M International University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A & M International University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Texas A & M International University .
- The average SAT score at Castleton State College (959) is 54 points higher than at Texas A & M International University (905)
- Incoming Castleton State College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A & M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
Texas A & M International University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A & M International University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Texas A & M International University.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Texas A & M International University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M International University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,600)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $10,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($14,806 vs. $25,000)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($153 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M International University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/