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Overview |
Huston-Tillotson University | TSU | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | htu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huston-Tillotson University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,569 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,569 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,449 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,458 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Huston-Tillotson University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,885 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 979 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.9% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1000 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Huston-Tillotson University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huston-Tillotson University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $303 |
Diversity |
Huston-Tillotson University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Huston-Tillotson University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Huston-Tillotson University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Huston-Tillotson University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 1,025 students)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huston-Tillotson University or TSU?
- Huston Tillotson University is 69% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($12,569.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at TSU than Huston Tillotson University ($19,677.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Huston-Tillotson University ($11,826 vs. $21,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huston Tillotson University are 14.4% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($8,449 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Huston Tillotson University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 171.1% larger than aid received Huston Tillotson University ($12,085 vs. $4,458)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huston-Tillotson University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Huston-Tillotson University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Southern University (817) is 31 points higher than at Huston-Tillotson University (786)
- Incoming TSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (17) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (16)
- Accepted freshman TSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (2.92)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Huston-Tillotson University (51.9%)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huston-Tillotson 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 Huston-Tillotson University.
- The graduation rate at Huston-Tillotson University is higher than Texas Southern University (20% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Huston-Tillotson University graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $33,000)
- More Huston-Tillotson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/