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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Parker University | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 2,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $15,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $15,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $24,116 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $7,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Parker University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GSU- Grambling | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $65 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 9% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grambling State University is larger than than Parker University based on total student enrollment (5,058 students vs. 2,063 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Parker University?
- Parker University is 197% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($15,264.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197% higher at Parker University than Grambling State University ($15,264.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grambling State University than Parker University ($15,796 vs. $24,116)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grambling State University are 20.1% lower than costs at Parker University ($10,990 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than Parker University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grambling State University students is 15.3% larger than aid received Parker University ($8,442 vs. $7,322)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or GSU- Grambling .
GSU- Grambling vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling or Parker University? 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 Parker University and GSU- Grambling.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $22,500 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $32,400)
- Parker University students graduate with a $31,632 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($6,365 vs. $37,997)
- Parker University graduates are paying $327 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($65 vs. $392)
- More Parker University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/