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GSU- Grambling Tennessee State University Jackson State University TSU Xavier University of Louisiana PVAMU Dillard University NSU Tuskegee University SUNO Florida A&M TROY| Southern University and A & M College | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | RSU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 79% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $166 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 19% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 3,155 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or RSU?
- Southern University and A & M College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($4,979.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.4% higher at RSU than Southern University and A & M College ($12,320.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than Southern University and A & M College ($13,446 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 14.5% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($9,366 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Rogers State University (88% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is 5.7% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($7,514 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 81 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
Southern University and A & M College vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or RSU? 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 RSU and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at RSU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (23% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $700 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $14,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($16,150 vs. $30,750)
- RSU graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($166 vs. $317)
- More RSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/