| TSU vs. Southern University and A & M |
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|---|---|---|
#378 in National Universities #55 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Federal Region VI Universities #13 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's 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$8,637 Texas Residents $21,473 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,922 Louisiana Residents $17,272 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,328 Texas Residents $15,528 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,738 Louisiana Residents $17,184 Out-of-State |
| More$8,030 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,699 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher900 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Lower900 SAT 17 ACT |
| Easier96.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter35.12% |
| Lower17.89% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.07% |
| 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 Legacy status | 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 Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Larger8,704 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,279 |
| Larger6,844 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,713 |
| Larger1,860 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,566 |
| Larger753 | Online Student Population | Smaller379 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower22% | Graduate Rate | Higher27% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher66% | Retention Rate | Lower60% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,769) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,000) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 634 | Number of faculty | 427 |
| Higher$78,684 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$69,575 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.