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Overview |
East Texas Baptist University | SHSU | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,833 | 21,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etbu.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Texas Baptist University | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,629 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,388 | $14,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,528 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 65% |
Admission |
East Texas Baptist University | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,639 | 17,582 | ||
| Admitted | 985 | 15,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
East Texas Baptist University | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Texas Baptist University | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
East Texas Baptist University | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
East Texas Baptist University | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
East Texas Baptist University | 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 East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (21,403 students vs. 1,833 students)
East Texas Baptist University vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Texas Baptist University or SHSU?
- East Texas Baptist University is 386.7% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Sam Houston State University ($28,500.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than East Texas Baptist University ($14,556 vs. $24,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 10.3% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($10,629 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Sam Houston State University (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 76.3% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($17,528 vs. $9,941)
East Texas Baptist University vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Texas Baptist University or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or East Texas Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 15 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than East Texas Baptist University (60.1%)
East Texas Baptist University vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Texas Baptist University 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 East Texas Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than East Texas Baptist University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,100)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- SHSU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Texas Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/