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Overview |
SHSU | Wiley College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,480 | 698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,908 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,632 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,499 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 93% |
Admission |
SHSU | Wiley College | ||
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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 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| 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 | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $310 |
Diversity |
SHSU | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SHSU | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 31% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | Wiley College | ||
| 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 Wiley College based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 698 students)
SHSU vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or Wiley College?
- Wiley College is 113.5% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($12,500.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at SHSU than Wiley College ($15,648.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than SHSU ($11,246 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 118.2% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($5,000 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wiley College than Sam Houston State University (93% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 16% larger than aid received Wiley College ($10,499 vs. $9,054)
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or SHSU .
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
SHSU vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU or Wiley College? 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 Wiley College and SHSU.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Wiley College (50% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $18,700 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $29,100)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $8,546 lower median federal student loan debt than Wiley College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $30,046)
- SHSU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Wiley College graduates. ($222 vs. $310)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/