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Overview |
TSU | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,632 | 27,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tsu.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSU | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,437 | $2,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,677 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,664 | $6,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,826 | $1,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,085 | $7,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
TSU | South Texas College | ||
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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 | Jun 18, 2025 |
Academics |
TSU | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSU | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,358 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | N/A |
Diversity |
TSU | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
TSU | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TSU | South Texas 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
- South Texas College is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (27,894 students vs. 8,632 students)
TSU vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSU or South Texas College?
- Texas Southern University is 184.9% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $2,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.4% higher at TSU than South Texas College ($19,677.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than TSU ($1,692 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 43.3% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($6,745 vs. $9,664)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University as South Texas College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 55% larger than aid received South Texas College ($12,085 vs. $7,799)
Which college is harder to get into, TSU or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or TSU .
TSU vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSU or South Texas 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 South Texas College and TSU.
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $2,000 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/