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PVAMU University of Houston-Downtown UH Tennessee State University Lamar University SHSU Southern University and A & M College Texas State GSU- Grambling Langston University NCAT South Texas College| Texas Southern University | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TSU | OC | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,632 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tsu.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,437 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,677 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,664 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,826 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,085 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
TSU | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,582 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,307 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 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 | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TSU | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,358 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $124 |
Diversity |
TSU | OC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 9% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
TSU | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 2% | ||
Campus |
TSU | OC | ||
| 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
- Texas Southern University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 4,905 students)
TSU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSU or OC?
- Texas Southern University is 89.4% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.9% higher at TSU than Olympic College ($19,677.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than TSU ($11,629 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 8.7% lower than costs at Olympic College ($9,664 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Olympic College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 131.7% larger than aid received Olympic College ($12,085 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, TSU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or TSU .
TSU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSU or OC? 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 OC and TSU.
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $400 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $17,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $29,358)
- OC graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($124 vs. $303)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (39% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/