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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | SHSU | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,110 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,819 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,646 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,114 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 73% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,018 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 1,846 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
A&M-Texarkana | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $222 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 2,110 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or SHSU?
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is 4% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Sam Houston State University ($18,819.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than SHSU ($10,646 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sam Houston State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($10,908 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Sam Houston State University (87% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 5.9% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($11,114 vs. $10,499)
A&M-Texarkana vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or A&M-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 2 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than SHSU (84.6%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana 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 A&M-Texarkana.
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $9,900 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $6,996 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($14,504 vs. $21,500)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($149 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/