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Overview |
TSU | Madison College | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,469 | 13,281 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1013 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tsu.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSU | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,437 | $4,386 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,037 | $6,633 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,914 | $17,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,021 | $12,175 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,437 | $5,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 39% |
Admission |
TSU | Madison College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,867 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,344 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Academics |
TSU | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSU | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,358 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $134 |
Diversity |
TSU | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
TSU | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 2% | ||
Campus |
TSU | Madison College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (13,281 students vs. 8,469 students)
TSU vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSU or Madison College?
- Texas Southern University is 69.6% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $4,386.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.1% higher at TSU than Madison Area Technical College ($20,037.00 vs. $6,633.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than TSU ($12,175 vs. $15,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 64.2% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($10,914 vs. $17,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Madison Area Technical College (97% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 73.7% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($9,437 vs. $5,434)
Which college is harder to get into, TSU or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or TSU .
TSU vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSU or Madison College? 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 Madison College and TSU.
- Graduates from Madison Area Technical College earn on average $1,500 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($37,700 vs. $36,200)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $16,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($13,000 vs. $29,358)
- Madison College graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($134 vs. $303)
- More Madison College 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/