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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | TSU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,341 | 8,469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #1013 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $20,037 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,937 | $15,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,112 | $9,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,221 | 7,867 | ||
| Admitted | 6,095 | 7,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | 800/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $303 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (8,469 students vs. 7,341 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 49.4% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 302.4% higher at TSU than Southern University and A & M College ($20,037.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Southern University and A & M College ($15,021 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 16.5% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($9,366 vs. $10,914)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Southern University and A & M College (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 32.7% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($9,437 vs. $7,112)
Southern University and A & M College vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Southern University and A & M College (911) is 94 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Southern University and A & M College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Southern University and A & M College is higher than Texas Southern University (19% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $1,800 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,200)
- Texas Southern University students graduate with a $1,392 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($29,358 vs. $30,750)
- TSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($303 vs. $317)
- More Southern University and A & M College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (25% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/