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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,114 | 7,341 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | #1015 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,092 | $18,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,763 | $7,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,521 | 12,221 | ||
| Admitted | 5,806 | 6,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1150 | 798/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GSU- Grambling | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $317 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 36% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (7,341 students vs. 5,114 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Southern University and A & M College?
- Grambling State University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,140.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at GSU- Grambling than Southern University and A & M College ($5,140.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University and A & M College than GSU- Grambling ($18,937 vs. $19,092)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 17.3% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($9,366 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than Southern University and A & M College (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grambling State University students is 23.2% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($8,763 vs. $7,112)
GSU- Grambling vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling 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- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 40 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Southern University and A & M College has a higher acceptance rate (49.9%) than GSU- Grambling (23.7%)
GSU- Grambling vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at GSU- Grambling is higher than Southern University and A & M College (27% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $5,600 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $32,400)
- Southern University and A & M College students graduate with a $7,247 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($30,750 vs. $37,997)
- Southern University and A & M College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($317 vs. $392)
- More Southern University and A & M College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/