Texas A&M University vs University of Texas at Austin: Admission, Deadlines, Fees Compared

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Texas A&M and the University of Texas at Austin are both large Texas public universities with different application rhythms. Texas A&M, in College Station, uses the same application and timeline as domestic applicants, with a single December 1 deadline for fall entry, and charges USD 39,346 a year; it asks for IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. UT Austin runs both an early action and a regular decision deadline, charges a flat nonresident rate that varies by college, from USD 42,554 to 51,106 a year, asks for IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79, and offers no fee waiver for international applicants, a detail not stated either way for Texas A&M. UT Austin's higher IELTS floor and college dependent fee contrast with Texas A&M's single deadline, single rate and slightly lower English bar. A student who prefers one clear deadline and a flat fee may find Texas A&M simpler to plan around; UT Austin's two round system suits an applicant ready to apply early. Check each university's own page for the college specific fee and the current application round dates.