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Overview |
SHSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,480 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,908 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,632 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,499 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 82% |
Admission |
SHSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,316 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 13,809 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 50.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $126 |
Diversity |
SHSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SHSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 2,198 students)
SHSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or A&M-Central Texas?
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is 0% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($5,857.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at A&M-Central Texas than Sam Houston State University ($15,649.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than SHSU ($5,465 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Central Texas are 1.7% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($10,722 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Central Texas than Sam Houston State University (82% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($10,499 vs. $9,203)
SHSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or SHSU .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than SHSU (84.6%)
SHSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and SHSU.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $9,237 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($12,263 vs. $21,500)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($126 vs. $222)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/