- Both Texas Southern University (TSU) and Alabama State University (Alabama State) are public.
- TSU is located in Houston, TX and Alabama State is located in Montgomery, AL.
- TSU has more expensive tuition of $21,773 than Alabama State ($19,576).
- TSU has tighter acceptance rate of 66.66% than Alabama State (97.87%).
- Alabama State has higher SAT scores of 935 than TSU (910).
- TSU is larger with 8,632 students than Alabama State (3,828 students).
Texas Southern University View More Rivals | Alabama State University View More Rivals | |
| #304 in National Universities #56 in Texas | Rankings | #19 in Alabama |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Houston, TX | Location | Montgomery, AL |
TSU| Known as | Alabama State | |
| 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 | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,173 Texas residents $21,773 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,248 Alabama residents $19,576 out-of-state |
| $8,328 Texas residents $15,728 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,336 Alabama residents $17,752 out-of-state |
| $9,093 | Financial Aid | $10,501 |
| Admission | ||
| $42 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 66.66% | Acceptance Rate | 97.87% |
| 22.80% | Yield | 14.44% |
| 910 SAT, 17 ACT | Test Scores | 935 SAT, 18 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,632 | Total Students | 3,828 |
| 6,830 | Undergraduate | 3,296 |
| 1,802 | Graduate | 532 |
| 678 | Online Enrollment | 420 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 26% | Graduation Rate | 27% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 60% |
| $37,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $30,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,769) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,079) $3,500 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $2,550 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 396 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 221 Full-time 115 Part-time |
| 1,136 Full-time 206 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 767 Full-time 152 Part-time |
| $73,151 for Faculties $58,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $69,310 for Faculties $51,347 Part-time |