- Both Texas Southern University (TSU) and Alabama A & M University (AAMU) are public.
- TSU is located in Houston, TX and AAMU is located in Normal, AL.
- TSU has more expensive tuition of $21,773 than AAMU ($18,634).
- TSU has tighter acceptance rate of 66.66% than AAMU (90.27%).
- AAMU has higher SAT scores of 920 than TSU (910).
- TSU is larger with 8,632 students than AAMU (6,007 students).
Texas Southern University View More Rivals | Alabama A & M University View More Rivals | |
| #304 in National Universities #56 in Texas | Rankings | #14 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Houston, TX | Location | Normal, AL |
TSU| Known as | AAMU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,173 Texas residents $21,773 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,024 Alabama residents $18,634 out-of-state |
| $8,328 Texas residents $15,728 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,542 Alabama residents $21,574 out-of-state |
| $9,093 | Financial Aid | $10,797 |
| Admission | ||
| $42 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 66.66% | Acceptance Rate | 90.27% |
| 22.80% | Yield | 16.65% |
| 910 SAT, 17 ACT | Test Scores | 920 SAT, 17 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,632 | Total Students | 6,007 |
| 6,830 | Undergraduate | 5,206 |
| 1,802 | Graduate | 801 |
| 678 | Online Enrollment | 429 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 26% | Graduation Rate | 26% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $37,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $35,500 |
| 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: 2,776) $3,790 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,080 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 396 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 253 Full-time 110 Part-time |
| 1,136 Full-time 206 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 762 Full-time 156 Part-time |
| $73,151 for Faculties $58,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $79,026 for Faculties $57,809 Part-time |