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Overview |
Dallas Christian College | SHSU | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 247 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dallas.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dallas Christian College | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,520 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,520 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,620 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,631 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,169 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Dallas Christian College | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 354 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 177 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 793/1077 | 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 |
Dallas Christian College | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dallas Christian College | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,621 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $295 | $222 |
Diversity |
Dallas Christian College | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Dallas Christian College | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Dallas Christian College | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Dallas Christian College based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 247 students)
Dallas Christian College vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dallas Christian College or SHSU?
- Dallas Christian College is 233.3% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($19,520.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Dallas Christian College than Sam Houston State University ($19,520.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Dallas Christian College ($13,632 vs. $22,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Christian College are 13.4% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($9,620 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Christian College than Sam Houston State University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Christian College students is 15.9% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($12,169 vs. $10,499)
Dallas Christian College vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dallas Christian College or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Dallas Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 166 points higher than at Dallas Christian College (831)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Dallas Christian College (18)
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Dallas Christian College (3.06)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Dallas Christian College (50%)
Dallas Christian College vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dallas Christian College 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 Dallas Christian College.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Dallas Christian College (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Dallas Christian College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,200)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $7,121 lower median federal student loan debt than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $28,621)
- SHSU graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($222 vs. $295)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dallas Christian College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/