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Overview |
Langston University | TSU | ||
| Location | Langston, OK | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,903 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lunet.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Langston University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,429 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,956 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,793 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,681 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,885 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
Langston University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.79 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Langston University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Langston University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,600 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $303 |
Diversity |
Langston University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Langston University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Langston University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Langston University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 1,903 students)
Langston University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Langston University or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 67.9% more expensive to attend than Langston University for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $4,429.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at TSU than Langston University ($19,677.00 vs. $11,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than TSU ($9,681 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 11.7% lower than costs at Langston University ($9,664 vs. $10,793)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Langston University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Langston University ($12,085 vs. $11,885)
Which college is harder to get into, Langston University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Langston University .
- Accepted freshman TSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Langston University (2.79)
Langston University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Langston 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 Langston University.
- The graduation rate at Langston University is higher than Texas Southern University (19% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Langston University graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $30,600)
- Langston University students graduate with a $4,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,358)
- Langston University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($258 vs. $303)
- More Langston University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/