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PVAMU Tarleton University of Houston-Downtown UNT SHSU MSU UH Texas A&M Tennessee State University Lamar University UT Arlington UT Tyler| Texas A&M University Commerce | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
A&M Commerce | TSU | ||
| Location | Commerce, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,306 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu-commerce.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M Commerce | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,790 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,030 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,728 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,025 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,983 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
A&M Commerce | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,604 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 5,709 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1150 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
A&M Commerce | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M Commerce | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,514 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $212 | $303 |
Diversity |
A&M Commerce | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 50% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
A&M Commerce | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
A&M Commerce | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 8,632 students)
A&M Commerce vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M Commerce or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 55.3% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at TSU than Texas A&M University Commerce ($19,677.00 vs. $17,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than A&M Commerce ($11,826 vs. $13,025)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 0.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Commerce ($9,664 vs. $9,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Texas Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 21.1% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Commerce ($12,085 vs. $9,983)
A&M Commerce vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M Commerce or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or A&M Commerce .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Commerce (980) is 163 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming A&M Commerce students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman A&M Commerce students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than A&M Commerce (86.4%)
A&M Commerce vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M Commerce 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 A&M Commerce.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than Texas Southern University (37% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Commerce earn on average $5,000 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $8,844 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($20,514 vs. $29,358)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($212 vs. $303)
- More A&M Commerce graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/