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Overview |
Washburn University | TSU | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,663 | 8,469 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1013 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,464 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,468 | $20,037 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,759 | $10,914 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,894 | $15,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,048 | $9,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
Washburn University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,867 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Washburn University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $303 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Washburn University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Washburn University based on total student enrollment (8,469 students vs. 5,663 students)
Washburn University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or TSU?
- Washburn University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($9,464.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Washburn University than Texas Southern University ($20,468.00 vs. $20,037.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than TSU ($12,894 vs. $15,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 1.4% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($10,759 vs. $10,914)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Washburn University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 17.3% larger than aid received Washburn University ($9,437 vs. $8,048)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at TSU (3.0)
Washburn University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University 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 Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Washburn University is higher than Texas Southern University (37% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $6,100 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $36,200)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $12,458 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($16,900 vs. $29,358)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($174 vs. $303)
- More Washburn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/