Texas A & M University-College Station (TAMU) vs CSU-FC

Envision yourself immersed in the vibrant college towns of College Station, Texas, and Fort Collins, Colorado, home to two exceptional universities: Texas A&M University and Colorado State University. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, they offer distinct experiences. Texas A&M, with its lower acceptance rate and larger student body, fosters a spirited and diverse community. Colorado State, known for its strong engineering and agricultural programs, attracts students seeking a more intimate learning environment. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into the details of each university's acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates. Discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences, setting the stage for your transformative college journey.

	Colorado State University-Fort Collins	Texas A & M University-College Station
Overview
Location	Fort Collins, Colorado	College Station, Texas
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	86.0%	93.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	89.6%	64.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $60	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1080 - 1290	1140 - 1380
ACT range	23 - 29	25 - 31
Students submitting SAT score	38.0%	72.0%
Students submitting ACT score	17.0%	28.0%
Total number of applicants	31,586	43,763
Total number of admissions given out	28,314	28,132
Admitted students who chose to enroll	5,197	12,323
Yield rate	18.4%	43.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $27,174 Out of state: $46,456	In state: $31,703 Out of state: $58,598
Average net price	$18,320	$22,253
Tuition	In state: $9,709 Out of state: $28,991	In state: $9,339 Out of state: $36,234
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,186 Meal plan: $6,830	$11,400
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	70.0% Average amount $10,034	64.0% Average amount $10,877
Students receiving federal student loan	36.0% Average amount $5,018	27.0% Average amount $5,082
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $19,976	6.0% Average amount $17,615

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	24,954 Men 45.6% Women 54.4%	56,723 Men 52.9% Women 47.1%
Graduate students	7,632 Men 43.7% Women 56.3%	15,807 Men 52.3% Women 47.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	34.3%	4.9%
International students	4.8%	6.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	8,300	11,342
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Colorado California Texas Illinois Washington	Texas California Louisiana Virginia Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Engineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences Agriculture Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Engineering Business Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	19:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.1%	83.4%
Dropout rate	18.5%	3.0%
Transferred out	10.4%	12.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $94,915 Year 3: $106,015 Engineering, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $82,613 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $95,296 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,379 Year 2: $75,706 Year 3: $93,827 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $98,747 Year 2: $80,301 Year 3: $92,215 Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $73,256 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $89,957 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,253 Year 2: $73,070 Year 3: $88,889 Veterinary Medicine (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $77,603 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $88,546 Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,387 Year 2: $83,546 Year 3: $86,814 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,629 Year 2: $71,778 Year 3: $83,089 Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,849 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $80,723	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $123,529 Year 2: $134,726 Year 3: $134,672 Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $199,818 Year 2: $144,240 Year 3: $132,724 Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $115,892 Year 2: $105,083 Year 3: $132,550 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $93,294 Year 2: $115,761 Year 3: $126,377 Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $84,377 Year 2: $92,124 Year 3: $105,826 Real Estate (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,282 Year 2: $82,685 Year 3: $97,319 Veterinary Medicine (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $87,907 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $96,092 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $76,110 Year 2: $80,669 Year 3: $95,309 Marine Transportation (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,754 Year 2: $86,129 Year 3: $94,608 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $81,783 Year 2: $83,177 Year 3: $92,911

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