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Overview |
Amberton University | SHSU | ||
| Location | Garland, Texas | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 909 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amberton.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amberton University | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 73% |
Admission |
Amberton University | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Amberton University | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amberton University | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
Amberton University | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Amberton University | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 1% | ||
Campus |
Amberton University | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Amberton University based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 909 students)
Amberton University vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amberton University or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is ?% more expensive to attend than Amberton University for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SHSU than Amberton University ($15,648.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sam Houston State University than Amberton University (73% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is ?% larger than aid received Amberton University ($10,499 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Amberton University or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Amberton University .
Amberton University vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amberton University or SHSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SHSU and Amberton University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/