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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | SHSU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 73% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $222 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 7,320 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.3% higher at SHSU than Southern University and A & M College ($15,648.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Southern University and A & M College ($13,632 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 16.5% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($9,366 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Sam Houston State University (88% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 39.7% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,499 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 86 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (50% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,000)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $30,750)
- SHSU graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($222 vs. $317)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/