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Overview |
TSU | WVSU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,469 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1013 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tsu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSU | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,437 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,037 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,914 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,021 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,437 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
TSU | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,867 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 7,344 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1000 | 830/1073 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
TSU | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSU | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,358 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $240 |
Diversity |
TSU | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
TSU | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
TSU | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (8,469 students vs. 3,458 students)
TSU vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSU or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($8,524.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at TSU than West Virginia State University ($20,037.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than TSU ($10,878 vs. $15,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 18.5% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,914 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than West Virginia State University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($9,437 vs. $8,657)
TSU vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TSU or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or TSU .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 110 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at TSU (3.0)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than TSU (93.4%)
TSU vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSU or WVSU? 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 WVSU and TSU.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Texas Southern University (25% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $3,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $6,108 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,358)
- WVSU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($240 vs. $303)
- More WVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/