| Sam Houston State vs. TWU |
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|---|---|---|
#337 in National Universities #39 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #366 in National Universities #51 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,228 Texas Residents $19,068 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,640 Texas Residents $18,480 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,954 Texas Residents $16,334 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,520 Texas Residents $15,900 Out-of-State |
| More$8,135 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,486 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,040 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter90.26% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.12% |
| Favorable21.09% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.88% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger21,039 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,361 |
| Larger17,787 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,039 |
| Smaller3,252 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,322 |
| Smaller4,590 | Online Student Population | Larger5,966 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| Lower22% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher30% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,097) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,182) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,067 | Number of faculty | 945 |
| Lower$73,727 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$85,732 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.