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Overview |
Angelo State | SHSU | ||
| Location | San Angelo, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,599 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #916 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | angelo.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Angelo State | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,495 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,287 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,520 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,838 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,007 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 73% |
Admission |
Angelo State | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,209 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 3,331 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Angelo State | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Angelo State | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,456 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $222 |
Diversity |
Angelo State | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Angelo State | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Angelo State | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Angelo State based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 10,599 students)
Angelo State vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Angelo State or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Angelo State for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $4,495.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at SHSU than Angelo State University ($15,648.00 vs. $14,287.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Angelo State University than SHSU ($12,838 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Angelo State University are 3.7% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($10,520 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Angelo State University than Sam Houston State University (92% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 16.6% larger than aid received Angelo State University ($10,499 vs. $9,007)
Angelo State vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Angelo State or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Angelo State .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 27 points higher than at Angelo State (970)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Angelo State (21)
- Accepted freshman Angelo State students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Angelo State (79.1%)
Angelo State vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Angelo State or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Angelo State.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Angelo State University (50% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Angelo State graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,600)
- Angelo State University students graduate with a $44 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($21,456 vs. $21,500)
- Angelo State graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($221 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Angelo State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/