- Both Texas Southern University (TSU) and Prairie View A & M University (PVAMU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- PVAMU has more expensive tuition of $26,874 than TSU ($21,773).
- TSU has tighter acceptance rate of 66.66% than PVAMU (78.93%).
- PVAMU has higher SAT scores of 950 than TSU (910).
- PVAMU is larger with 9,056 students than TSU (8,632 students).
Texas Southern University View More Rivals | Prairie View A & M University View More Rivals | |
| #304 in National Universities #56 in Texas | Rankings | #291 in National Universities #46 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Houston, TX | Location | Prairie View, TX |
TSU| Known as | PVAMU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,173 Texas residents $21,773 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,299 Texas residents $26,874 out-of-state |
| $8,328 Texas residents $15,728 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,993 Texas residents $17,378 out-of-state |
| $9,093 | Financial Aid | $10,843 |
| Admission | ||
| $42 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 66.66% | Acceptance Rate | 78.93% |
| 22.80% | Yield | 40.54% |
| 910 SAT, 17 ACT | Test Scores | 950 SAT, 18 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,632 | Total Students | 9,056 |
| 6,830 | Undergraduate | 8,103 |
| 1,802 | Graduate | 953 |
| 678 | Online Enrollment | 746 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 26% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $37,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $40,700 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,769) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,808) $6,440 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $3,165 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 396 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 432 Full-time 63 Part-time |
| 1,136 Full-time 206 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,199 Full-time 71 Part-time |
| $73,151 for Faculties $58,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,476 for Faculties $64,752 Part-time |