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Texas State UT Austin PVAMU UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University University of Houston-Downtown Texas Tech UNT| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTSA | TSU | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,393 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #901 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utsa.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTSA | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,951 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,259 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,046 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,664 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,934 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 99% |
Admission |
UTSA | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,295 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 20,243 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 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 | 1010/1220 | 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 |
UTSA | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTSA | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,983 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $303 |
Diversity |
UTSA | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UTSA | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UTSA | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 8,632 students)
UTSA vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTSA or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 25% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at TSU than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($19,677.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than UTSA ($11,826 vs. $12,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 14.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,664 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 35.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($12,085 vs. $8,934)
UTSA vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTSA or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or UTSA .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 226 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman UTSA students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than UTSA (86.9%)
UTSA vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTSA 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 UTSA.
- The graduation rate at UTSA is higher than Texas Southern University (27% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $11,700 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $36,200)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($22,983 vs. $29,358)
- UTSA graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($237 vs. $303)
- More UTSA 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/