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Overview |
Paul Quinn College | SHSU | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pqc.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Quinn College | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,398 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,398 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,650 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,994 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,150 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
Paul Quinn College | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,048 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 1,173 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 855/1015 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paul Quinn College | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Quinn College | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 5% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
Paul Quinn College | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Paul Quinn College | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Paul Quinn College | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Paul Quinn College based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 938 students)
Paul Quinn College vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Quinn College or SHSU?
- Paul Quinn College is 26.3% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($7,398.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.5% higher at SHSU than Paul Quinn College ($15,648.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Quinn College than SHSU ($8,994 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Quinn College are 42.6% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($7,650 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Quinn College than Sam Houston State University (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Quinn College students is 15.7% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($12,150 vs. $10,499)
Paul Quinn College vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Quinn College or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Paul Quinn College .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 225 points higher than at Paul Quinn College (772)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Paul Quinn College (16)
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Paul Quinn College (2.6)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Paul Quinn College (57.3%)
Paul Quinn College vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Quinn College or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Paul Quinn College.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Paul Quinn College (50% vs. 5%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $18,500 more per year than Paul Quinn College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $29,300)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/