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Overview |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT-Pan American | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Edinburg, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 31,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #896 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | utpa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT-Pan American | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $17,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $8,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $8,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $9,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 13,744 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 12,053 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 47.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 830/1090 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT-Pan American | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $10,539 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $108 |
Diversity |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | UT-Pan American | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi based on total student enrollment (31,559 students vs. 10,778 students)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or UT-Pan American?
- The University of Texas Pan American is 59.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at UT-Pan American than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($17,649.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi ($8,105 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 22.3% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($8,888 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 27.7% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($9,938 vs. $7,780)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT-Pan American Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or UT-Pan American? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT-Pan American or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (963) is 39 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UT-Pan American (87.7%)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or UT-Pan American? 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-Pan American and Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at UT-Pan American is higher than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Corpus Christi earn on average $5,100 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $12,461 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($10,539 vs. $23,000)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($108 vs. $237)
- More Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/