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Overview |
BC | SHSU | ||
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,044 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brazosport.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,726 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,063 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,700 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,718 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,019 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
BC | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $54 | $222 |
Diversity |
BC | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
BC | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
BC | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 4,044 students)
BC vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 122.7% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.1% higher at SHSU than Brazosport College ($15,648.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than SHSU ($4,718 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 25.4% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($8,700 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Sam Houston State University (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 161.2% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($10,499 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or BC .
BC vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($5,250 vs. $21,500)
- BC graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($54 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/