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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | TSU | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,110 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,819 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,646 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,114 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,018 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 1,846 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
A&M-Texarkana | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $303 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 2,110 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at TSU than Texas A&M University Texarkana ($19,677.00 vs. $18,819.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than TSU ($10,646 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 18.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($9,664 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Texas A&M University Texarkana (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Texarkana ($12,085 vs. $11,114)
A&M-Texarkana vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or A&M-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Texarkana (995) is 178 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than A&M-Texarkana (91.5%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana 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-Texarkana.
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Texarkana earn on average $1,700 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,200)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $14,854 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($14,504 vs. $29,358)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($149 vs. $303)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/