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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH PVAMU Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University WSU University of Houston-Downtown Tarleton| University of North Texas | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNT | TSU | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,507 | 8,469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | #1013 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,319 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,399 | $20,037 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,805 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,675 | $15,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $9,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
UNT | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,807 | 7,867 | ||
| Admitted | 26,671 | 7,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 800/1000 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UNT | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $303 |
Diversity |
UNT | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 47% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UNT | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UNT | 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 8,469 students)
UNT vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or TSU?
- University of North Texas is 11.9% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($8,319.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at TSU than University of North Texas ($20,037.00 vs. $18,399.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than TSU ($14,675 vs. $15,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 1% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($10,805 vs. $10,914)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than University of North Texas (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 18.1% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($11,142 vs. $9,437)
UNT vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or UNT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 276 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming UNT students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than UNT (72.5%)
UNT vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT 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 UNT.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Texas Southern University (49% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $10,800 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,200)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $9,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $29,358)
- UNT graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($206 vs. $303)
- More UNT 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/