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Overview |
SHSU | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,403 | 482 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | cbshouston.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $7,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,720 | $4,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,556 | $14,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | $5,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 52% |
Admission |
SHSU | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,582 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,014 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SHSU | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,838 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $205 |
Diversity |
SHSU | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 51% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SHSU | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | College of Biblical Studies-Houston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than College of Biblical Studies-Houston based on total student enrollment (21,403 students vs. 482 students)
SHSU vs. College of Biblical Studies-Houston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or College of Biblical Studies-Houston?
- College of Biblical Studies Houston is 23% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($7,200.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at SHSU than College of Biblical Studies Houston ($15,648.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than College of Biblical Studies-Houston ($14,556 vs. $14,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Biblical Studies Houston are 193% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($4,000 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sam Houston State University than College of Biblical Studies Houston (65% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 70% larger than aid received College of Biblical Studies Houston ($9,941 vs. $5,848)
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU or College of Biblical Studies-Houston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Biblical Studies-Houston or SHSU .
SHSU vs. College of Biblical Studies-Houston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU or College of Biblical Studies-Houston? 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 College of Biblical Studies-Houston and SHSU.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than College of Biblical Studies Houston (50% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than College of Biblical Studies-Houston graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,700)
- College of Biblical Studies Houston students graduate with a $1,662 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($19,838 vs. $21,500)
- College of Biblical Studies-Houston graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Biblical Studies-Houston students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/