| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi vs. Lamar |
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|---|---|---|
#372 in National Universities #52 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #359 in National Universities #49 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,748 Texas Residents $20,794 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,905 Texas Residents $18,745 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,179 Texas Residents $16,031 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,642 Texas Residents $16,022 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,141 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,316 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,080 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier88.58% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter86.41% |
| Lower20.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.92% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,266 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,772 |
| Larger8,320 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,184 |
| Smaller2,946 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,588 |
| Smaller2,519 | Online Student Population | Larger10,722 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher40% | Graduate Rate | Lower37% |
| Higher41% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower30% |
| Lower58% | Retention Rate | Higher62% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,826) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,616) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,612) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 573 | Number of faculty | 577 |
| Higher$85,343 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,632 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.