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Overview |
CUNY Graduate Center | TSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,733 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUNY Graduate Center | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,892 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
CUNY Graduate Center | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 147 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 35 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.8% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CUNY Graduate Center | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUNY Graduate Center | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,340 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $96 | $303 |
Diversity |
CUNY Graduate Center | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CUNY Graduate Center | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CUNY Graduate Center | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (8,733 students vs. 8,632 students)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUNY Graduate Center or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than CUNY Graduate Center for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at TSU than CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($19,677.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 116.2% lower than costs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($9,664 vs. $20,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than CUNY Graduate School and University Center (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is ?% larger than aid received CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($12,085 vs. $0)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUNY Graduate Center or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or CUNY Graduate Center .
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than CUNY Graduate Center (23.8%)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUNY Graduate Center 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 CUNY Graduate Center.
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center students graduate with a $20,018 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($9,340 vs. $29,358)
- CUNY Graduate Center graduates are paying $207 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($96 vs. $303)
- More CUNY Graduate Center graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/