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Overview |
DeVry University-Texas | SHSU | ||
| Location | Irving, Texas | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,480 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | devry.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeVry University-Texas | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,835 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,835 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,534 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 73% |
Admission |
DeVry University-Texas | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 967 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 809 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 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 | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DeVry University-Texas | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeVry University-Texas | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
DeVry University-Texas | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 36% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
DeVry University-Texas | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 1% | ||
Campus |
DeVry University-Texas | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than DeVry University-Texas based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 0 students)
DeVry University-Texas vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeVry University-Texas or SHSU?
- DeVry University Texas is 170.4% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($15,835.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at DeVry University-Texas than Sam Houston State University ($15,835.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeVry University Texas are 66.9% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($6,534 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sam Houston State University than DeVry University Texas (73% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is ?% larger than aid received DeVry University Texas ($10,499 vs. $0)
DeVry University-Texas vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeVry University-Texas or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or DeVry University-Texas .
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than DeVry University-Texas (83.7%)
DeVry University-Texas vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeVry University-Texas 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 DeVry University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than DeVry University Texas (50% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/