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UTSA PVAMU Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor University of Houston-Downtown SHSU SFASU UT Dallas| Texas State University | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | TSU | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 99% |
Admission |
Texas State | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $303 |
Diversity |
Texas State | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Texas State | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 8,632 students)
Texas State vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or TSU?
- Texas State University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Texas State than Texas Southern University ($20,030.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Texas State ($11,826 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 18.6% lower than costs at Texas State University ($9,664 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Texas State University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Texas State University ($12,085 vs. $11,791)
Texas State vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at Texas State University (1038) is 221 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Texas State students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Texas State students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Texas State (87.7%)
Texas State vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State or TSU? 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 TSU and Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than Texas Southern University (56% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $13,000 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $36,200)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $8,108 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $29,358)
- Texas State graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($219 vs. $303)
- More Texas State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/