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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 91% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
GSU- Grambling | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $227 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 3% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grambling State University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (5,058 students vs. 3,588 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 517.2% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 517.2% higher at University of St Thomas than Grambling State University ($31,724.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grambling State University than University of St Thomas ($15,796 vs. $19,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 12.6% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($9,760 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than University of St Thomas (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 174.6% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($23,181 vs. $8,442)
GSU- Grambling vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or GSU- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 232 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
GSU- Grambling vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Grambling State University (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $24,800 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $32,400)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $15,997 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($22,000 vs. $37,997)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($227 vs. $392)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/