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Overview |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 31,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $39,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 66% |
Admission |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 21,500 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 18,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 1170/1430 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $193 |
Diversity |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT Dallas | ||
| 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 Dallas is larger than than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (31,570 students vs. 10,778 students)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 196.4% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160% higher at UT Dallas than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($39,776.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi ($13,555 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi are 11.7% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($10,868 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi than The University of Texas at Dallas (85% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 91% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($14,858 vs. $7,780)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 302 points higher than at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) 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 Dallas (84.7%)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or UT Dallas? 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 Dallas and Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at UT Dallas is higher than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $12,000 more per year than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,000)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,000)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($193 vs. $237)
- More UT Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/