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Overview |
Dillard University | TSU | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dillard.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dillard University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,280 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,280 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,730 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,949 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,651 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Dillard University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,052 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 4,036 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 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 | 988/1176 | 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 |
Dillard University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dillard University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $303 |
Diversity |
Dillard University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Dillard University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Dillard University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Dillard University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 1,224 students)
Dillard University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dillard University or TSU?
- Dillard University is 145.8% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($18,280.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at TSU than Dillard University ($19,677.00 vs. $18,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Dillard University ($11,826 vs. $18,949)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 11% lower than costs at Dillard University ($9,664 vs. $10,730)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dillard University as Texas Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dillard University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($14,651 vs. $12,085)
Dillard University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dillard University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Dillard University .
- The average SAT score at Dillard University (888) is 71 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Dillard University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Dillard University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Dillard University (79.9%)
Dillard University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dillard University 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 Dillard University.
- The graduation rate at Dillard University is higher than Texas Southern University (24% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $800 more per year than Dillard University graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $35,400)
- Texas Southern University students graduate with a $6,642 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($29,358 vs. $36,000)
- TSU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($303 vs. $372)
- More Dillard University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/