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PVAMU University of Houston-Downtown UH Tennessee State University Lamar University SHSU Southern University and A & M College Texas State GSU- Grambling Langston University NCAT South Texas College| Governors State University | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | TSU | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
GSU | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $303 |
Diversity |
GSU | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
GSU | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 22% | ||
Campus |
GSU | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or TSU?
- Governors State University is 1% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at TSU than Governors State University ($19,677.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than TSU ($9,833 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 13.8% lower than costs at Governors State University ($9,664 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Texas Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 0.8% larger than aid received Governors State University ($12,085 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Governors State University (911) is 94 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming GSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $36,200)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $12,108 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($17,250 vs. $29,358)
- GSU graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($178 vs. $303)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/