| TAMU-Kingsville vs. Sam Houston State |
#386 in National Universities #57 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #337 in National Universities #39 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,892 Texas Residents $25,746 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,228 Texas Residents $19,068 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,157 Texas Residents $14,560 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,954 Texas Residents $16,334 Out-of-State |
| More$9,807 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,135 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,050 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,040 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier90.92% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter90.26% |
| Lower15.99% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.09% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,864 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,039 |
| Smaller5,386 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,787 |
| Smaller1,478 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,252 |
| Smaller861 | Online Student Population | Larger4,590 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower42% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
| Higher31% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower22% |
| Lower65% | Retention Rate | Higher73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,508) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,097) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,294) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 404 | Number of faculty | 1,067 |
| Higher$78,677 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,727 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.