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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas Lamar University University of Houston-Downtown SFASU Tarleton St. Mary's University| Sam Houston State University | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SHSU | UTSA | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,480 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,908 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,632 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,499 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 71% |
Admission |
SHSU | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,316 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 13,809 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHSU | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
SHSU | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SHSU | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than SHSU based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 21,480 students)
SHSU vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or UTSA?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 1.6% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at UTSA than Sam Houston State University ($18,259.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than SHSU ($12,664 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sam Houston State University are 1.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,908 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sam Houston State University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (73% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 17.5% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,499 vs. $8,934)
SHSU vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or SHSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 46 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UTSA students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than SHSU (84.6%)
SHSU vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU or UTSA? 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 UTSA and SHSU.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (50% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $100 more per year than SHSU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $47,800)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $1,483 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,983)
- SHSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/