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Prairie View A & M University vs Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Prairie View A & M University Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 79% 89%
SAT range (mid 50%) 860-1,080 970-1,193
ACT range (mid 50%) 16-21 19-25
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $13,570 $15,225
Sticker cost of attendance $26,362 $25,210
Graduation rate 43% 40%
Retention rate 76% 58%
Undergraduates 8,877 8,034
Student-faculty ratio 17:1 19:1
Setting Prairie View, TX Corpus Christi, TX
Type Public Public

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Prairie View A & M University or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi harder to get into?

Prairie View A & M University is more selective, with a 79% acceptance rate versus 89% at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Prairie View A & M University or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?

Prairie View A & M University has the lower average net price ($13,570 versus $15,225). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.