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Overview |
TROY | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 88% |
Admission |
TROY | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $317 |
Diversity |
TROY | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
TROY | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 33% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 7,320 students)
TROY vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Southern University and A & M College?
- Troy University is 87% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274.1% higher at TROY than Southern University and A & M College ($18,624.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Southern University and A & M College ($13,187 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 23.3% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($7,599 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Troy University (88% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 17.2% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($8,806 vs. $7,514)
TROY vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 135 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming TROY students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
TROY vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY or Southern University and A & M College? 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 Southern University and A & M College and TROY.
- The graduation rate at TROY is higher than Southern University and A & M College (35% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,000)
- Troy University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,750)
- TROY graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($258 vs. $317)
- More TROY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/