- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a public school while Houston Baptist University (HBU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- HBU has more expensive tuition of $38,100 than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi ($21,033).
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has tighter acceptance rate of 60.46% than HBU (69.01%).
- HBU has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (1,090).
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is larger with 10,778 students than HBU (4,257 students).
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi View More Rivals | Houston Baptist University View More Rivals | |
| #305 in National Universities #58 in Texas | Rankings | #59 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Corpus Christi, TX | Location | Houston, TX |
| Known as | HBU | |
| 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) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,748 Texas residents $21,033 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $38,100 |
| $7,179 Texas residents $15,995 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,475 |
| $6,880 | Financial Aid | $23,996 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 60.46% | Acceptance Rate | 69.01% |
| 30.02% | Yield | 11.64% |
| 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,778 | Total Students | 4,257 |
| 7,824 | Undergraduate | 2,823 |
| 2,954 | Graduate | 1,434 |
| 2,645 | Online Enrollment | 1,237 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 44% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $48,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,826) $7,251 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,026) $5,580 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,605 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 421 Full-time 162 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 131 Full-time 142 Part-time |
| 1,270 Full-time 203 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 391 Full-time 154 Part-time |
| $76,889 for Faculties $60,867 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,140 for Faculties $64,407 Part-time |