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Overview |
Cameron University | SHSU | ||
| Location | Lawton, OK | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cameron.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cameron University | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,025 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,445 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,280 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,674 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 73% |
Admission |
Cameron University | 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 | 3.31 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cameron University | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cameron University | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $222 |
Diversity |
Cameron University | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Cameron University | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Cameron University | 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 Cameron University based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 3,418 students)
Cameron University vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cameron University or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Cameron University for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $5,025.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at SHSU than Cameron University ($15,648.00 vs. $14,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cameron University than SHSU ($9,674 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cameron University are 73.7% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($6,280 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cameron University than Sam Houston State University (83% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 32.8% larger than aid received Cameron University ($10,499 vs. $7,907)
Which college is harder to get into, Cameron University or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Cameron University .
- Accepted freshman Cameron University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at SHSU (3.25)
Cameron University vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cameron University 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 Cameron University.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Cameron University (50% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Cameron University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $36,800)
- Cameron University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- Cameron University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cameron University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/