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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | TC | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 61% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.9 | ||
| 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 | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $320 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | TC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | TC | ||
| 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
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 642 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or TC?
- Texas College is 64.9% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at TC than Southern University and A & M College ($8,208.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Southern University and A & M College ($11,174 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 11.5% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($8,400 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Texas College (88% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 36.6% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,263 vs. $7,514)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Southern University and A & M College .
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at TC (2.9)
Southern University and A & M College vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or TC? 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 TC and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Southern University and A & M College is higher than Texas College (19% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $10,200 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $27,800)
- Southern University and A & M College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($30,750 vs. $31,000)
- Southern University and A & M College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($317 vs. $320)
- More Southern University and A & M College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/