- Both Texas A & M University-College Station (TAMU) and The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) are public.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- UT Austin has more expensive tuition of $42,778 than TAMU ($40,328).
- UT Austin has tighter acceptance rate of 36.49% than TAMU (70.54%).
- UT Austin has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than TAMU (1,270).
- TAMU is larger with 74,014 students than UT Austin (52,384 students).
Texas A & M University-College Station View More Rivals | The University of Texas at Austin View More Rivals | |
| #58 in National Universities #3 in Texas | Rankings | #32 in National Universities #2 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| College Station, TX | Location | Austin, TX |
TAMU| Known as | UT Austin | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,099 Texas residents $40,328 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,678 Texas residents $42,778 out-of-state |
| $11,093 Texas residents $24,090 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,012 Texas residents $22,954 out-of-state |
| $10,800 | Financial Aid | $10,302 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 70.54% | Acceptance Rate | 36.49% |
| 45.00% | Yield | 45.01% |
| 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 74,014 | Total Students | 52,384 |
| 57,512 | Undergraduate | 41,309 |
| 16,502 | Graduate | 11,075 |
| 3,414 | Online Enrollment | 375 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 95% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $67,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $73,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,306) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,953) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 3,299 Full-time 583 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,801 Full-time 518 Part-time |
| 10,467 Full-time 793 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 13,961 Full-time 2,646 Part-time |
| $116,585 for Faculties $67,426 Part-time | Average Salary | $127,498 for Faculties $73,243 Part-time |