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Overview |
Huston-Tillotson University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #996 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | htu.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huston-Tillotson University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,569 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,569 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,449 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,069 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,458 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Huston-Tillotson University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,885 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 979 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.9% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1000 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Huston-Tillotson University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huston-Tillotson University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $299 |
Diversity |
Huston-Tillotson University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Huston-Tillotson University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Huston-Tillotson University | PVAMU | ||
| 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
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Huston-Tillotson University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 1,025 students)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huston-Tillotson University or PVAMU?
- Huston Tillotson University is 70.2% more expensive to attend than PVAMU for in-state tuition ($12,569.00 vs. $7,387.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at PVAMU than Huston Tillotson University ($22,590.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Huston-Tillotson University ($12,875 vs. $21,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huston Tillotson University are 13.7% lower than costs at Prairie View A & M University ($8,449 vs. $9,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prairie View A & M University than Huston Tillotson University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 215.6% larger than aid received Huston Tillotson University ($14,071 vs. $4,458)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huston-Tillotson University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Huston-Tillotson University .
- The average SAT score at Prairie View A & M University (857) is 71 points higher than at Huston-Tillotson University (786)
- Incoming PVAMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (16)
- Accepted freshman PVAMU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (2.92)
- PVAMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Huston-Tillotson University (51.9%)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huston-Tillotson University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Huston-Tillotson University.
- The graduation rate at PVAMU is higher than Huston Tillotson University (34% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Prairie View A & M University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Huston-Tillotson University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $33,000)
- More PVAMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huston-Tillotson University students, three years after graduation. (28% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/