| TAMU vs. Sam Houston State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#79 in National Universities #5 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #337 in National Universities #39 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate 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 | ||
| expensive$12,995 Texas Residents $40,124 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,228 Texas Residents $19,068 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,748 Texas Residents $24,505 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,954 Texas Residents $16,334 Out-of-State |
| More$11,036 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,135 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,040 SAT 20 ACT |
| Tighter57.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.26% |
| Favorable39.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.09% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger78,321 | Total Enrollment | Smaller21,039 |
| Larger60,710 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller17,787 |
| Larger17,611 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,252 |
| Smaller4,350 | Online Student Population | Larger4,590 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower55% |
| Lower10% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,306) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,097) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 3,937 | Number of faculty | 1,067 |
| Higher$132,754 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,727 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.