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Overview |
University of the District of Columbia | TSU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udc.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of the District of Columbia | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,292 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,144 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,137 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,021 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,662 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
University of the District of Columbia | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of the District of Columbia | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of the District of Columbia | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $303 |
Diversity |
University of the District of Columbia | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
University of the District of Columbia | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of the District of Columbia | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than University of the District of Columbia based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 3,577 students)
University of the District of Columbia vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of the District of Columbia or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 40.5% more expensive to attend than University of the District of Columbia for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $5,292.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at TSU than University of the District of Columbia ($19,677.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than University of the District of Columbia ($11,826 vs. $15,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 56.6% lower than costs at University of the District of Columbia ($9,664 vs. $15,137)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than University of the District of Columbia (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 57.7% larger than aid received University of the District of Columbia ($12,085 vs. $7,662)
Which college is harder to get into, University of the District of Columbia or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or University of the District of Columbia .
University of the District of Columbia vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of the District of Columbia 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 University of the District of Columbia.
- The graduation rate at TSU is higher than University of the District of Columbia (12% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from University of the District of Columbia earn on average $900 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,200)
- University of the District of Columbia students graduate with a $7,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $29,358)
- University of the District of Columbia graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($227 vs. $303)
- More University of the District of Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/