TAMUCC vs Sam Houston State University (SHSU)

When it comes to higher education in Texas, two prominent universities that often draw comparisons are Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) and Sam Houston State University (SHSU). While both institutions offer a diverse range of academic programs and a vibrant campus life, they also have distinct characteristics that set them apart. TAMUCC, located on the Gulf Coast, boasts a higher acceptance rate and a more diverse student body, while SHSU, situated in Huntsville, is known for its strong academic reputation and higher graduation rates. To help prospective students make an informed decision, we present a comprehensive side-by-side comparison of these two universities, delving into key aspects such as acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, and graduation outcomes. Explore the comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Sam Houston State University	Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Overview
Location	Huntsville, Texas	Corpus Christi, Texas
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Large
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	73.0%	55.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	96.6%	91.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
SAT range	950 - 1120	970 - 1180
ACT range	18 - 23	18 - 25
Students submitting SAT score	57.0%	48.0%
Students submitting ACT score	16.0%	15.0%
Total number of applicants	11,556	7,222
Total number of admissions given out	11,161	6,592
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,908	1,790
Yield rate	26.1%	27.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $24,612 Out of state: $34,404	In state: $24,673 Out of state: $35,670
Average net price	$14,287	$14,349
Tuition	In state: $5,856 Out of state: $15,648	In state: $4,913 Out of state: $15,299
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,918 Meal plan: $4,650	Room/dormitory: $7,655 Meal plan: $4,272
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	70.0% Average amount $9,492	57.0% Average amount $8,545
Students receiving federal student loan	52.0% Average amount $5,618	42.0% Average amount $5,100
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $14,496	3.0% Average amount $14,386

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	18,288 Men 36.2% Women 63.8%	8,027 Men 39.4% Women 60.6%
Graduate students	3,324 Men 31.7% Women 68.3%	2,735 Men 36.3% Women 63.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	1.4%	3.7%
International students	1.3%	3.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	3,398	2,832
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Texas Florida California Arkansas Illinois	Texas California Arizona New Mexico Virginia

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Health Professions Agriculture Communication and Journalism	Business Health Professions Multidisciplinary Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.3%	35.9%
Dropout rate	16.2%	15.5%
Transferred out	23.6%	45.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $73,554 Year 2: $68,858 Year 3: $76,776 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $68,691 Year 2: $74,953 Year 3: $76,058 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,097 Year 2: $69,740 Year 3: $73,214 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,694 Year 2: $66,049 Year 3: $72,403 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,377 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $67,947 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,438 Year 2: $60,128 Year 3: $67,313 Music (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,381 Year 2: $57,705 Year 3: $65,080 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,710 Year 2: $68,666 Year 3: $62,801 Agricultural Mechanization (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,352 Year 2: $49,436 Year 3: $59,631 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,213 Year 2: $56,579 Year 3: $57,976	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $94,940 Year 2: $104,454 Year 3: $100,247 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,969 Year 2: $54,748 Year 3: $76,650 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,271 Year 2: $62,422 Year 3: $64,795 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,083 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $63,592 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,425 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $63,249 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $61,146 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,711 Year 2: $49,269 Year 3: $49,180 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,652 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $48,832 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,916 Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: $45,984 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,756 Year 2: $43,967 Year 3: $45,160

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