- Both Texas Southern University (TSU) and Southern University and A & M College are public.
- TSU is located in Houston, TX and Southern University and A & M College is located in Baton Rouge, LA.
- TSU has more expensive tuition of $21,773 than Southern University and A & M College ($17,198).
- Southern University and A & M College has tighter acceptance rate of 45.47% than TSU (66.66%).
- TSU has higher SAT scores of 910 than Southern University and A & M College (890).
- TSU is larger with 8,632 students than Southern University and A & M College (8,226 students).
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| #304 in National Universities #56 in Texas | Rankings | #11 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Houston, TX | Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
TSU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,173 Texas residents $21,773 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,848 Louisiana residents $17,198 out-of-state |
| $8,328 Texas residents $15,728 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,658 Louisiana residents $17,104 out-of-state |
| $9,093 | Financial Aid | $7,949 |
| Admission | ||
| $42 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 66.66% | Acceptance Rate | 45.47% |
| 22.80% | Yield | 51.26% |
| 910 SAT, 17 ACT | Test Scores | 890 SAT, 17 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,632 | Total Students | 8,226 |
| 6,830 | Undergraduate | 6,470 |
| 1,802 | Graduate | 1,756 |
| 678 | Online Enrollment | 1,067 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 26% | Graduation Rate | 30% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $37,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,769) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,000) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 396 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 308 Full-time 133 Part-time |
| 1,136 Full-time 206 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 982 Full-time 177 Part-time |
| $73,151 for Faculties $58,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $50,920 for Faculties $52,442 Part-time |