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Overview |
SHSU | Family of Faith College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | Shawnee, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 21,480 | 211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | familyoffaithcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | Family of Faith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $6,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $6,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,908 | $10,227 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,632 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,499 | $2,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
SHSU | Family of Faith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,316 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 13,809 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 80% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHSU | Family of Faith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | Family of Faith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 25% | ||
| 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 | Family of Faith College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SHSU | Family of Faith College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | Family of Faith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Family of Faith College based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 211 students)
SHSU vs. Family of Faith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or Family of Faith College?
- Family of Faith College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($6,690.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.9% higher at SHSU than Family of Faith College ($15,648.00 vs. $6,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Family of Faith College than SHSU ($11,252 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Family of Faith College are 6.7% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($10,227 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Family of Faith College than Sam Houston State University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 341.1% larger than aid received Family of Faith College ($10,499 vs. $2,380)
SHSU vs. Family of Faith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU or Family of Faith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Family of Faith College or SHSU .
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Family of Faith College (71.4%)
SHSU vs. Family of Faith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU or Family of Faith College? 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 Family of Faith College and SHSU.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Family of Faith College (50% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/