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Overview |
TC | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Tyler, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 642 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | texascollege.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
TC | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,208 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,208 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,174 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,263 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 82% |
Admission |
TC | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 70 | ||
| Admitted | - | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 50.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
TC | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TC | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $126 |
Diversity |
TC | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
TC | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TC | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (2,198 students vs. 642 students)
TC vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TC or A&M-Central Texas?
- Texas College is 40.1% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.7% higher at A&M-Central Texas than Texas College ($15,649.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than TC ($5,465 vs. $11,174)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 27.6% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($8,400 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Central Texas than Texas College (82% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 11.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($10,263 vs. $9,203)
Which college is harder to get into, TC or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or TC .
TC vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TC or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and TC.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $18,737 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($12,263 vs. $31,000)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $194 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($126 vs. $320)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/