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Overview |
SHSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,480 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,908 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,632 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,499 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
SHSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,316 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 13,809 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
SHSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SHSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| 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 Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 2,578 students)
SHSU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 436% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Sam Houston State University ($31,390.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Texas Wesleyan University ($13,632 vs. $15,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sam Houston State University are 0.1% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($10,908 vs. $10,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than Sam Houston State University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 176.6% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($29,039 vs. $10,499)
SHSU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or SHSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 6 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
SHSU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU or Texas Wesleyan University? 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 Texas Wesleyan University and SHSU.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,200)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $3,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,999)
- SHSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/