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Overview |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Corpus Christi, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,778 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamucc.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,913 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,299 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,868 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,181 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,780 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 88% |
Admission |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,421 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 7,408 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 982/1200 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $211 |
Diversity |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 9,242 students)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 29.7% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi than West Texas A & M University ($15,299.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi than West Texas A & M University ($15,181 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 10.2% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($9,860 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Corpus Christi students is 3.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($7,780 vs. $7,500)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi .
- The average SAT score at West Texas A & M University (971) is 8 points higher than at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M 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)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (88%)
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Corpus Christi earn on average $2,900 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/