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Overview |
TSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,632 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tsu.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,437 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,677 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,664 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,826 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,085 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
TSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,582 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 8,307 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,358 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $258 |
Diversity |
TSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
TSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 4% | ||
Campus |
TSU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 2,578 students)
TSU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSU or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 322.1% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Texas Southern University ($31,390.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Texas Wesleyan University ($11,826 vs. $15,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 13% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($9,664 vs. $10,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than Texas Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 140.3% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($29,039 vs. $12,085)
TSU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TSU or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or TSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 186 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Texas Wesleyan University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
TSU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSU or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and TSU.
- The graduation rate at Texas Wesleyan University is higher than Texas Southern University (37% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $8,000 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $36,200)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,359 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($24,999 vs. $29,358)
- Texas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($258 vs. $303)
- More Texas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/