| TAMU vs. South Carolina |
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|---|---|---|
#79 in National Universities #5 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #116 in National Universities #2 in South Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,099 Texas Residents $40,328 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,688 South Carolina Residents $34,934 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,093 Texas Residents $24,090 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,774 South Carolina Residents $30,160 Out-of-State |
| More$10,800 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,907 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter62.65% | Acceptance Rate | Easier64.05% |
| Favorable45.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.33% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger74,014 | Total Enrollment | Smaller35,653 |
| Larger57,512 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller27,343 |
| Larger16,502 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,310 |
| Larger3,414 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,171 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower78% |
| Lower9% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher15% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,306) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,377) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,420) |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 3,882 | Number of faculties | 2,324 |
| Higher$119,976 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,780 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.