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Overview |
Texas A & M International University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Laredo, TX | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #812 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamiu.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A & M International University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,818 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,634 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,210 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,383 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,872 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Texas A & M International University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,848 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 3,758 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Texas A & M International University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A & M International University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,806 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $299 |
Diversity |
Texas A & M International University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 95% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Texas A & M International University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Texas A & M International University | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Texas A & M International University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 8,505 students)
Texas A & M International University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A & M International University or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 93.5% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at PVAMU than Texas A & M International University ($22,590.00 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 PVAMU ($5,383 vs. $12,875)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M International University are 4.3% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($9,210 vs. $9,605)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M International University as Prairie View A & M University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 29.4% larger than aid received Texas A & M International University ($14,071 vs. $10,872)
Texas A & M International University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A & M International University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Texas A & M International University .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M International University (905) is 48 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Texas A & M International University students have at the same average ACT score (18) as students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- PVAMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
Texas A & M International University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A & M International University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Texas A & M International University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A & M International University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (42% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M International University earn on average $6,200 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $39,000)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $14,149 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $28,955)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($153 vs. $299)
- More Texas A & M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/