- Both Texas Southern University (TSU) and Grambling State University (GSU) are public.
- TSU is located in Houston, TX and GSU is located in Grambling, LA.
- TSU has more expensive tuition of $21,773 than GSU ($16,706).
- GSU has tighter acceptance rate of 42.77% than TSU (66.66%).
- GSU has higher SAT scores of 910 than TSU (910).
- TSU is larger with 8,632 students than GSU (5,058 students).
Texas Southern University View More Rivals | Grambling State University View More Rivals | |
| #304 in National Universities #56 in Texas | Rankings | #9 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Houston, TX | Location | Grambling, LA |
TSU| Known as | GSU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | $7,681 Louisiana residents $16,706 out-of-state |
| $8,328 Texas residents $15,728 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,416 Louisiana residents $16,439 out-of-state |
| $9,093 | Financial Aid | $6,958 |
| Admission | ||
| $42 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $20 graduate |
| 66.66% | Acceptance Rate | 42.77% |
| 22.80% | Yield | 28.35% |
| 910 SAT, 17 ACT | Test Scores | 910 SAT, 17 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,632 | Total Students | 5,058 |
| 6,830 | Undergraduate | 4,201 |
| 1,802 | Graduate | 857 |
| 678 | Online Enrollment | 1,132 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 26% | Graduation Rate | 36% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $37,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $32,800 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,769) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,363) $5,548 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
| 396 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 152 Full-time 1 Part-time |
| 1,136 Full-time 206 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 443 Full-time 2 Part-time |
| $73,151 for Faculties $58,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,113 for Faculties $46,579 Part-time |