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Overview |
TSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,632 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tsu.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,437 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,677 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,664 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,826 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,085 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
TSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,582 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 8,307 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 50.7% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,358 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $126 |
Diversity |
TSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
TSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 2,198 students)
TSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSU or A&M-Central Texas?
- Texas Southern University is 27% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at TSU than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($19,677.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than TSU ($5,465 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 10.9% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($9,664 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Texas A&M University Central Texas (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 31.3% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($12,085 vs. $9,203)
TSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TSU or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or TSU .
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than A&M-Central Texas (95.7%)
TSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSU or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and TSU.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $17,095 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($12,263 vs. $29,358)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($126 vs. $303)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/