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Overview |
SHSU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,480 | 15,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | #863 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $5,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $15,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,908 | $10,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,632 | $11,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,499 | $9,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 95% |
Admission |
SHSU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,316 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 13,809 | 6,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
SHSU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SHSU | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | Texas Woman's 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 Woman's University based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 15,958 students)
SHSU vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or Texas Woman's University?
- Sam Houston State University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at SHSU than Texas Woman's University ($15,648.00 vs. $15,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than SHSU ($11,682 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Woman's University are 5.2% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($10,368 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Woman's University than Sam Houston State University (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Texas Woman's University ($10,499 vs. $9,790)
SHSU vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or SHSU .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 56 points higher than at Texas Woman's University (941)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas Woman's University (20)
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- Texas Woman's University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than SHSU (84.6%)
SHSU vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU or Texas Woman's 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 Woman's University and SHSU.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Texas Woman's University (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Texas Woman's University earn on average $800 more per year than SHSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,800)
- Texas Woman's University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Texas Woman's University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Woman's University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/