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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $299 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | PVAMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 7,320 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 48.4% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 353.7% higher at PVAMU than Southern University and A & M College ($22,590.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Southern University and A & M College ($12,875 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 2.6% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($9,366 vs. $9,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Southern University and A & M College (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 87.3% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($14,071 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 54 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- PVAMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (34% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,000)
- Prairie View A & M University students graduate with a $1,795 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($28,955 vs. $30,750)
- PVAMU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($299 vs. $317)
- More PVAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/