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Overview |
Cameron University | TSU | ||
| Location | Lawton, OK | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cameron.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cameron University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,025 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,445 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,280 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,674 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
Cameron University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cameron University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cameron University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $303 |
Diversity |
Cameron University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Cameron University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Cameron University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Cameron University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 3,418 students)
Cameron University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cameron University or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 48% more expensive to attend than Cameron University for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $5,025.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at TSU than Cameron University ($19,677.00 vs. $14,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cameron University than TSU ($9,674 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cameron University are 53.9% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($6,280 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Cameron University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 52.8% larger than aid received Cameron University ($12,085 vs. $7,907)
Which college is harder to get into, Cameron University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Cameron University .
- Accepted freshman Cameron University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at TSU (3.0)
Cameron University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cameron University or TSU? 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 TSU and Cameron University.
- The graduation rate at Cameron University is higher than Texas Southern University (19% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Cameron University earn on average $600 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($36,800 vs. $36,200)
- Cameron University students graduate with a $10,608 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $29,358)
- Cameron University graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($193 vs. $303)
- More Cameron University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/