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Overview |
Illinois | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,563 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,712 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,208 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,938 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,297 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,524 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 61% |
Admission |
Illinois | Texas A&M | ||
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| Applied | 67,398 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 29,446 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1510 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $193 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than Illinois based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 56,563 students)
Illinois vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Texas A&M?
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($12,712.00 vs. $9,199.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Texas A&M than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($36,428.00 vs. $31,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Texas A&M ($14,297 vs. $21,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 6% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($13,154 vs. $13,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University College Station than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (61% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 51% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($17,524 vs. $11,607)
Illinois vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 93 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming Illinois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Texas A&M (28)
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Illinois (43.7%)
Illinois vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Texas A&M University College Station (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $900 more per year than Texas A&M graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $65,600)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,500)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois graduates. ($193 vs. $211)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/