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PVAMU University of Houston-Downtown Alabama State UH Tennessee State University Lamar University SHSU Tuskegee University Southern University and A & M College Texas State Albany State University GSU- Grambling| Alabama A & M University | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | TSU | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
AAMU | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $303 |
Diversity |
AAMU | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
AAMU | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 22% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or TSU?
- Alabama A & M University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at TSU than Alabama A & M University ($19,677.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than AAMU ($11,826 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 1.5% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($9,520 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Alabama A & M University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 20.1% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($12,085 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Alabama A & M University (850) is 33 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming AAMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman AAMU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.02) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or TSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between TSU and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at AAMU is higher than Texas Southern University (32% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $1,900 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $34,300)
- Texas Southern University students graduate with a $5,642 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($29,358 vs. $35,000)
- TSU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($303 vs. $361)
- More AAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/