- Both Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi and Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) are public.
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is located in Corpus Christi, TX and NSU is located in Natchitoches, LA.
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has more expensive tuition of $21,033 than NSU ($19,652).
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has tighter acceptance rate of 60.46% than NSU (80.29%).
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than NSU (1,050).
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is larger with 10,778 students than NSU (9,389 students).
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi View More Rivals | Northwestern State University of Louisiana View More Rivals | |
| #305 in National Universities #58 in Texas | Rankings | #8 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Corpus Christi, TX | Location | Natchitoches, LA |
| Known as | NSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | $8,864 Louisiana residents $19,652 out-of-state |
| $7,179 Texas residents $15,995 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state |
| $6,880 | Financial Aid | $6,866 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 60.46% | Acceptance Rate | 80.29% |
| 30.02% | Yield | 43.56% |
| 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,778 | Total Students | 9,389 |
| 7,824 | Undergraduate | 8,405 |
| 2,954 | Graduate | 984 |
| 2,645 | Online Enrollment | 5,349 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 44% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 61% |
| $48,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,826) $7,251 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) $6,152 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 421 Full-time 162 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 320 Full-time 231 Part-time |
| 1,270 Full-time 203 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 780 Full-time 233 Part-time |
| $76,889 for Faculties $60,867 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time |