| Sam Houston State vs. UNT |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#337 in National Universities #39 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #222 in National Universities #19 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,228 Texas Residents $19,068 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,309 Texas Residents $21,149 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,954 Texas Residents $16,334 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,091 Texas Residents $16,471 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,135 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,453 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,040 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,100 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier90.26% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter72.23% |
| Lower21.09% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.21% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller21,039 | Total Enrollment | Larger46,864 |
| Smaller17,787 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger34,458 |
| Smaller3,252 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,406 |
| Smaller4,590 | Online Student Population | Larger6,208 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower55% | Graduate Rate | Higher61% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower10% |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,097) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,419) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty25 to 1 |
| 1,067 | Number of faculty | 1,649 |
| Lower$73,727 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$99,501 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.