I got accepted to both schools for a BS in Nutrition as a pre-med student, which school would be better so that I can attain the highest possible GPA. Also, how do calculus and physics classes compare with each other?
Both are strong academically. But if you live in Texas, you know the “vibe” is very different at each campus!
TAMU is one of the most conservative colleges in the country. College Station is a small town.
UT is a liberal college in a liberal city.
Those would be the biggest difference - not academic quality.
I would generally agree with MYOS1634’s advice. On top of that, UT has a huge pre-med population with 783 applicants in 2014. It is one of the largest in the country, with lots of competition for grades, volunteering, etc.
Texas A&M had 413 applicants which is still a large number. There might be less competition internally, but College Station will not have as much volunteering opportunities as Austin.
https://www.aamc.org/download/321458/data/factstablea2-7.pdf
I think Trinity or St Edward’s would be more welcoming to premeds than either university. But if one isn’t sure about med school, then either university is good. Note that you’re not guaranteed your major (TAMU makes it clear that you may not get into the major you want and be placed in another major. At UT I think you know right away.)
Yes, TAMU is extremely, extremely conservative. I’m a TX res but will not even apply for that reason. UT Austin is quite liberal, so you will probably be receiving info that is a little more neutral/liberal. But both are similar academically. However I’d say that the atmosphere will sort of permeate the academics-- I dont think the professors there would be interested in, say, researching avant-garde literature with you if you chose that topic.