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Overview |
SHSU | UNTD | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | Dallas, Texas | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,403 | 3,797 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | untdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | UNTD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $7,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $20,439 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,720 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,556 | $9,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | $11,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 94% |
Admission |
SHSU | UNTD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,582 | 3,939 | ||
| Admitted | 15,014 | 3,697 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 820/990 | ||
| 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 | Aug 6, 2025 |
Academics |
SHSU | UNTD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | UNTD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
SHSU | UNTD | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SHSU | UNTD | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | UNTD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than UNTD based on total student enrollment (21,403 students vs. 3,797 students)
SHSU vs. UNTD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or UNTD?
- University of North Texas at Dallas is 33.9% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($7,840.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at UNTD than Sam Houston State University ($20,439.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas at Dallas than SHSU ($9,109 vs. $14,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas at Dallas are 17.7% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($9,954 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas at Dallas than Sam Houston State University (94% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas at Dallas students is 18.2% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($11,747 vs. $9,941)
SHSU vs. UNTD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU or UNTD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNTD or SHSU .
- UNTD has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than SHSU (85.4%)
SHSU vs. UNTD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU or UNTD? 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 UNTD and SHSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/