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Overview |
USC Aiken | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Aiken, SC | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,840 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #888 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usca.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
USC Aiken | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,398 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,856 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,376 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,872 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,891 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
USC Aiken | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,453 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1180 | 982/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USC Aiken | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USC Aiken | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
USC Aiken | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
USC Aiken | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
USC Aiken | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 3,840 students)
USC Aiken vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USC Aiken or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 111.6% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at USC Aiken than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($20,856.00 vs. $15,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi ($11,872 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 29.8% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($8,376 vs. $10,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 27.1% larger than aid received Texas A & M University Corpus Christi ($9,891 vs. $7,780)
USC Aiken vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USC Aiken or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or USC Aiken .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Aiken (976) is 13 points higher than at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming USC Aiken students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than USC Aiken (75.6%)
USC Aiken vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USC Aiken or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi? 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 University-Corpus Christi and USC Aiken.
- The graduation rate at USC Aiken is higher than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Corpus Christi earn on average $7,400 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,600)
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/