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PVAMU University of Houston-Downtown University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout UH UWM Tennessee State University Lamar University UW-Green Bay SHSU UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire| Texas Southern University | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TSU | UWSP | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,632 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tsu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,437 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,677 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,664 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,826 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,085 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
TSU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,582 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 8,307 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
TSU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,358 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $251 |
Diversity |
TSU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
TSU | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
TSU | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than UWSP based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 7,964 students)
TSU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSU or UWSP?
- Texas Southern University is 11% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at TSU than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($19,677.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than UWSP ($11,826 vs. $13,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 20.8% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($8,000 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 189.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($12,085 vs. $4,169)
TSU vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TSU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or TSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (1050) is 233 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming UWSP students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than UWSP (89.1%)
TSU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSU or UWSP? 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 UWSP and TSU.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Texas Southern University (61% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $5,500 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,200)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $4,998 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($24,360 vs. $29,358)
- UWSP graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($251 vs. $303)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/