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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | SHSU | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 21,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,940 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,621 | $14,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,382 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 65% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,170 | 17,582 | ||
| Admitted | 1,976 | 15,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Texas | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $222 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 2% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | SHSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (21,403 students vs. 1,614 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or SHSU?
- Concordia University Texas is 510.5% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.5% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Sam Houston State University ($35,750.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Concordia University-Texas ($14,556 vs. $23,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sam Houston State University are 10.4% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($11,720 vs. $12,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than Sam Houston State University (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 185.5% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($28,382 vs. $9,941)
Concordia University-Texas vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Texas (998) is 1 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming Concordia University-Texas students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Texas students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than SHSU (85.4%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Concordia University Texas (50% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Concordia University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,100)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $5,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,174)
- SHSU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($222 vs. $280)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/