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Overview |
Paul Quinn College | TSU | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pqc.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Quinn College | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,398 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,398 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,650 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,994 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,150 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Paul Quinn College | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,048 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 1,173 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 855/1015 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Paul Quinn College | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Quinn College | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 5% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $303 |
Diversity |
Paul Quinn College | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Paul Quinn College | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Paul Quinn College | 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 Paul Quinn College based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 938 students)
Paul Quinn College vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Quinn College or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Paul Quinn College for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166% higher at TSU than Paul Quinn College ($19,677.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Quinn College than TSU ($8,994 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Quinn College are 26.3% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($7,650 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Paul Quinn College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Quinn College students is 0.5% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($12,150 vs. $12,085)
Paul Quinn College vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Quinn College or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Paul Quinn College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Southern University (817) is 45 points higher than at Paul Quinn College (772)
- Incoming TSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (17) than students at Paul Quinn College (16)
- Accepted freshman TSU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Paul Quinn College (2.6)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Paul Quinn College (57.3%)
Paul Quinn College vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Quinn College 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 Paul Quinn College.
- The graduation rate at TSU is higher than Paul Quinn College (12% vs. 5%)
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Paul Quinn College graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $29,300)
- More TSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation. (22% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/