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Overview |
SHSU | CCC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | Hot Springs, Arkansas | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,480 | 82 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | champion.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | CCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $6,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $6,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,908 | $6,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,632 | $16,328 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,499 | $3,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
SHSU | CCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,316 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,809 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHSU | CCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | CCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
SHSU | CCC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SHSU | CCC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 44% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | CCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than CCC based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 82 students)
SHSU vs. CCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or CCC?
- Champion Christian College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($6,840.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.8% higher at SHSU than Champion Christian College ($15,648.00 vs. $6,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than CCC ($13,632 vs. $16,328)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Champion Christian College are 60.4% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($6,800 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champion Christian College than Sam Houston State University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 219.5% larger than aid received Champion Christian College ($10,499 vs. $3,286)
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU or CCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCC or SHSU .
SHSU vs. CCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU or CCC? 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 CCC and SHSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/