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Overview |
TSU | NSC | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,632 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tsu.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSU | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,437 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,677 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,664 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,826 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,085 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
TSU | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,582 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 8,307 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TSU | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSU | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,358 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $236 |
Diversity |
TSU | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
TSU | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TSU | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 7,169 students)
TSU vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSU or NSC?
- Texas Southern University is 34% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at TSU than Nevada State College ($19,677.00 vs. $19,289.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than NSC ($11,826 vs. $16,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 12.1% lower than costs at Nevada State College ($9,664 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Nevada State College (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 80.5% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($12,085 vs. $6,696)
TSU vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TSU or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or TSU .
- Accepted freshman TSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at NSC (2.75)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than NSC (82.5%)
TSU vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSU or NSC? 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 NSC and TSU.
- The graduation rate at NSC is higher than Texas Southern University (22% vs. 12%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $6,438 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($22,920 vs. $29,358)
- NSC graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($236 vs. $303)
- More NSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/