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Overview |
SUNY Empire State College | TSU | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,407 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esc.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Empire State College | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,704 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,343 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
SUNY Empire State College | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Empire State College | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Empire State College | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $303 |
Diversity |
SUNY Empire State College | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY Empire State College | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Empire State College | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY Empire State College is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (9,407 students vs. 8,632 students)
SUNY Empire State College vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Empire State College or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Empire State College for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at TSU than SUNY Empire State College ($19,677.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Empire State College than TSU ($9,704 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 20% lower than costs at SUNY Empire State College ($9,664 vs. $11,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than SUNY Empire State College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 29.3% larger than aid received SUNY Empire State College ($12,085 vs. $9,343)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Empire State College or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or SUNY Empire State College .
SUNY Empire State College vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Empire State 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 SUNY Empire State College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Empire State College is higher than Texas Southern University (19% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from SUNY Empire State College earn on average $9,800 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,200)
- SUNY Empire State College students graduate with a $6,108 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,358)
- SUNY Empire State College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($240 vs. $303)
- More SUNY Empire State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/