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Overview |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 3,253 students)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 595.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at St. Mary's University than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($34,154.00 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 St. Mary's University ($15,181 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi are 5.3% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($10,868 vs. $11,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 227% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($25,439 vs. $7,780)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 75 points higher than at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or St. Mary's University? 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 St. Mary's University and Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,000)
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/