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Overview |
Seminole State | TSU | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,323 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,393 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,464 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,144 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,979 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Seminole State | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Seminole State | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $303 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Seminole State | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (14,323 students vs. 8,632 students)
Seminole State vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 210.8% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $2,393.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.3% higher at TSU than Seminole State College of Florida ($19,677.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than TSU ($3,144 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seminole State College of Florida are 49.5% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($6,464 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Seminole State College of Florida (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 73.2% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($12,085 vs. $6,979)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole State or TSU? 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 TSU and Seminole State.
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Seminole State graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $34,200)
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $19,331 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($10,027 vs. $29,358)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $200 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($103 vs. $303)
- More Seminole State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (31% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/