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Tarleton UNT SHSU MSU Texas A&M UT Arlington Lamar University UT Tyler Texas Woman's University SFASU TAMUK A&M-Texarkana| Texas A & M University Commerce | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
A&M Commerce | TC | ||
| Location | Commerce, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,306 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu-commerce.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M Commerce | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,790 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,030 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,728 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,025 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,983 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
A&M Commerce | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,604 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,709 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 913/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
A&M Commerce | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M Commerce | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,514 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $212 | $320 |
Diversity |
A&M Commerce | TC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
A&M Commerce | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
A&M Commerce | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Commerce is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 642 students)
A&M Commerce vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M Commerce or TC?
- Texas College is 71.4% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.5% higher at A&M Commerce than Texas College ($17,030.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than A&M Commerce ($11,174 vs. $13,025)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 15.8% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Commerce ($8,400 vs. $9,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Commerce than Texas College (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 2.8% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Commerce ($10,263 vs. $9,983)
Which college is harder to get into, A&M Commerce or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or A&M Commerce .
- Accepted freshman A&M Commerce students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at TC (2.9)
A&M Commerce vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M Commerce or TC? 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 TC and A&M Commerce.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than Texas College (37% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Commerce earn on average $13,400 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $27,800)
- Texas A & M University Commerce students graduate with a $10,486 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($20,514 vs. $31,000)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($212 vs. $320)
- More A&M Commerce graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/