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GSU- Grambling Tennessee State University Jackson State University TSU Xavier University of Louisiana PVAMU Dillard University Tuskegee University SUNO Florida A&M TROY SFASU| Governors State University | Southern University and A & M College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
GSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $317 |
Diversity |
GSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 33% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Southern University and A & M College?
- Governors State University is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.7% higher at GSU than Southern University and A & M College ($15,024.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Southern University and A & M College ($9,833 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 17.4% lower than costs at Governors State University ($9,366 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Southern University and A & M College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 59.5% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($11,987 vs. $7,514)
GSU vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is the same at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming GSU students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- GSU has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
GSU vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU or Southern University and A & M College? 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 Southern University and A & M College and GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,000)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($17,250 vs. $30,750)
- GSU graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($178 vs. $317)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/