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Overview |
Howard Payne University | TSU | ||
| Location | Brownwood, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 838 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hputx.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard Payne University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,850 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,850 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,616 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,117 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,817 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard Payne University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,233 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 768 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard Payne University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard Payne University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,686 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $303 |
Diversity |
Howard Payne University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 61% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Howard Payne University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Howard Payne University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 838 students)
Howard Payne University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard Payne University or TSU?
- Howard Payne University is 274.5% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($27,850.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Howard Payne University than Texas Southern University ($27,850.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Howard Payne University ($11,826 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard Payne University are 0.5% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($9,616 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Howard Payne University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard Payne University students is 55.7% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($18,817 vs. $12,085)
Howard Payne University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard Payne University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Howard Payne University .
- The average SAT score at Howard Payne University (965) is 148 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Howard Payne University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Howard Payne University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Howard Payne University (62.3%)
Howard Payne University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard Payne University 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 Howard Payne University.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than Texas Southern University (46% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Howard Payne University earn on average $4,100 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,200)
- Howard Payne University students graduate with a $3,672 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($25,686 vs. $29,358)
- Howard Payne University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($265 vs. $303)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/