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UT Austin Baylor Wisconsin Texas Tech OU Purdue ISU UT Dallas Michigan UNT Texas State Georgia Tech| University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign | Texas A & M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 59% |
Admission |
Illinois | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 45.9% | ||
| 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 | 1320/1510 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Illinois | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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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 | 54% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 47% | ||
| 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 | 71% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
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 (74,014 students vs. 56,916 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 33.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($12,474.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Texas A&M than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($36,239.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- 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 ($14,544 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University College Station are 10.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($11,550 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University College Station than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (59% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 34.8% larger than aid received Texas A & M University College Station ($16,552 vs. $12,278)
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 (62.6%) than Illinois (44.8%)
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/