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Baylor SMU Texas A&M UT Austin Trinity UT Arlington USD Rice UNT Texas Tech DBU Elon| Texas A & M University Galveston | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A & M University-Galveston | TCU | ||
| Location | Galveston, Texas | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,273 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #107 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamug.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A & M University-Galveston | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,516 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,940 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 89% |
Admission |
Texas A & M University-Galveston | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.3% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1140/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Texas A & M University-Galveston | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A & M University-Galveston | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
Texas A & M University-Galveston | TCU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 39% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A & M University-Galveston | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 52% | ||
Campus |
Texas A & M University-Galveston | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Texas A & M University-Galveston based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 0 students)
Texas A & M University-Galveston vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A & M University-Galveston or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 1,093.3% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Galveston for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $4,516.00)
- Out of state tuition is 316.5% higher at TCU than Texas A & M University Galveston ($53,890.00 vs. $12,940.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Galveston are 82.7% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($7,800 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than Texas A & M University Galveston (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is ?% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Galveston ($28,048 vs. $0)
Texas A & M University-Galveston vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A & M University-Galveston or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Texas A & M University-Galveston .
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Texas A & M University-Galveston (3.44)
- TCU has a higher acceptance rate (56.1%) than Texas A & M University-Galveston (55.3%)
Texas A & M University-Galveston vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A & M University-Galveston or TCU? 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 TCU and Texas A & M University-Galveston.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Texas A & M University Galveston (74% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/