| TSU vs. Houston-Downtown |
#38 in Federal Region VI Universities #37 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #54 in Federal Region VI Universities #56 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,302 Texas Residents $18,142 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,582 Texas Residents $17,434 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,527 Texas Residents $14,907 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,029 Texas Residents $16,509 Out-of-State |
| More$7,811 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,946 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,070 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,030 SAT 19 ACT |
| Tighter89.55% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.96% |
| Favorable24.33% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.04% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 | ||
| Larger17,433 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,730 |
| Larger15,254 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller12,622 |
| Larger2,179 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,108 |
| Larger6,403 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,905 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher48% | Graduate Rate | Lower33% |
| Lower29% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher30% |
| Higher70% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,103) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,950) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 794 | Number of faculty | 737 |
| Lower$74,603 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$84,452 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.