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Overview |
Wade College | TSU | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 157 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wadecollege.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wade College | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,120 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,120 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,552 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,859 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,195 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 99% |
Admission |
Wade College | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wade College | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wade College | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,800 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $303 |
Diversity |
Wade College | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Wade College | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Wade College | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Wade College based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 157 students)
Wade College vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wade College or TSU?
- Wade College is 130.2% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($17,120.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at TSU than Wade College ($19,677.00 vs. $17,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Wade College ($11,826 vs. $17,859)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wade College are 13% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($8,552 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Wade College (99% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 95.1% larger than aid received Wade College ($12,085 vs. $6,195)
Which college is harder to get into, Wade College or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Wade College .
Wade College vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wade College 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 Wade College.
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Wade College graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $28,800)
- Wade College students graduate with a $6,108 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,358)
- Wade College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($240 vs. $303)
- More TSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wade College students, three years after graduation. (22% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/