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PVAMU University of Houston-Downtown UT Dallas Baylor UNT St. Edward's University- St. Edward's TCU Abilene Christian University OBU UH Tennessee State University UT Arlington| Dallas Baptist University | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DBU | TSU | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #595 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DBU | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,810 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,810 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,351 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,607 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,797 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
DBU | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,519 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 7,784 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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 |
DBU | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DBU | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $303 |
Diversity |
DBU | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
DBU | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 22% | ||
Campus |
DBU | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 4,348 students)
DBU vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DBU or TSU?
- Dallas Baptist University is 354.6% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at DBU than Texas Southern University ($33,810.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than DBU ($11,826 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 3.3% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($9,351 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Dallas Baptist University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 55.5% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($18,797 vs. $12,085)
DBU vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DBU or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or DBU .
- The average SAT score at Dallas Baptist University (1055) is 238 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming DBU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman DBU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than DBU (91.4%)
DBU vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DBU 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 DBU.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than Texas Southern University (56% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $11,500 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,200)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $7,608 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($21,750 vs. $29,358)
- DBU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($224 vs. $303)
- More DBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/