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Overview |
TSU | Parker University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,632 | 2,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tsu.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSU | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,437 | $15,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,677 | $15,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,664 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,826 | $24,116 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,085 | $7,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
TSU | Parker University | ||
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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 | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSU | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,358 | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $65 |
Diversity |
TSU | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
TSU | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 9% | ||
Campus |
TSU | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Parker University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 2,063 students)
TSU vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSU or Parker University?
- Parker University is 105.2% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($15,264.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at TSU than Parker University ($19,677.00 vs. $15,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Parker University ($11,826 vs. $24,116)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 36.6% lower than costs at Parker University ($9,664 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Parker University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 65.1% larger than aid received Parker University ($12,085 vs. $7,322)
Which college is harder to get into, TSU or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or TSU .
TSU vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSU or Parker University? 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 Parker University and TSU.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $18,700 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $36,200)
- Parker University students graduate with a $22,993 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($6,365 vs. $29,358)
- Parker University graduates are paying $238 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($65 vs. $303)
- More Parker University 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/