| Southern University and A & M vs. PVAMU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#23 in Federal Region VI Universities #13 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #44 in Federal Region VI Universities #50 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,922 Louisiana Residents $17,272 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,299 Texas Residents $26,874 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,738 Louisiana Residents $17,184 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,993 Texas Residents $17,378 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,699 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,197 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower900 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Higher970 SAT 19 ACT |
| Tighter35.12% | Acceptance Rate | Easier79.31% |
| Favorable20.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.37% |
| 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 Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,279 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,922 |
| Smaller6,713 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,877 |
| Larger1,566 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,045 |
| Smaller379 | Online Student Population | Larger842 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower27% | Graduate Rate | Higher43% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| Lower60% | Retention Rate | Higher76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,000) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,808) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,165) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 427 | Number of faculty | 542 |
| Lower$69,575 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$84,515 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.