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Overview |
SHSU | TC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,480 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,908 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,632 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,499 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 61% |
Admission |
SHSU | TC | ||
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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 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHSU | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $320 |
Diversity |
SHSU | TC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SHSU | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 19% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 642 students)
SHSU vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or TC?
- Texas College is 40.2% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.6% higher at SHSU than Texas College ($15,648.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than SHSU ($11,174 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 29.9% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($8,400 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sam Houston State University than Texas College (73% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Texas College ($10,499 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or SHSU .
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at TC (2.9)
SHSU vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU or TC? 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 TC and SHSU.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Texas College (50% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $20,000 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $27,800)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $31,000)
- SHSU graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($222 vs. $320)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/