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Texas A&M TAMUK Tarleton McMurry University UNT UMHB Texas State UTSA Texas A & M University-Galveston A&M Commerce SHSU Lamar University| Texas A & M University Corpus Christi | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | HSU | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | HSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is larger than than HSU based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 1,765 students)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or HSU?
- Hardin Simmons University is 524.8% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($30,694.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at HSU than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($30,694.00 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 HSU ($15,181 vs. $22,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 8.9% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($9,980 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 191.7% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($22,695 vs. $7,780)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 67 points higher than at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming HSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (88%)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or HSU? 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 HSU and Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Corpus Christi earn on average $400 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,600)
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $2,989 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,989)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/