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Overview |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 90% |
Admission |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $186 |
Diversity |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 10,778 students)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 87.4% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at UT Arlington than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($26,778.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi ($14,262 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi are 4.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($10,868 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Arlington than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (90% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 46.1% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($11,370 vs. $7,780)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 75 points higher than at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman UT Arlington students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UT Arlington (80.8%)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is the same as at The University of Texas at Arlington (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $4,700 more per year than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $47,000)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($18,000 vs. $23,000)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($186 vs. $237)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/