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Overview |
East Texas Baptist University | TSU | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,771 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etbu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Texas Baptist University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,195 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,169 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
East Texas Baptist University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,449 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 981 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
East Texas Baptist University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Texas Baptist University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $303 |
Diversity |
East Texas Baptist University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
East Texas Baptist University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
East Texas Baptist University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 1,771 students)
East Texas Baptist University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Texas Baptist University or TSU?
- East Texas Baptist University is 269.1% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Texas Southern University ($27,450.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than East Texas Baptist University ($11,826 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 5.5% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,664 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Texas Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 37% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($16,552 vs. $12,085)
East Texas Baptist University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Texas Baptist University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or East Texas Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at East Texas Baptist University (982) is 165 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming East Texas Baptist University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
East Texas Baptist University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Texas Southern University (43% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $5,900 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,200)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $3,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,358)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($268 vs. $303)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/