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Overview |
Huston-Tillotson University | SHSU | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 21,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | htu.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huston-Tillotson University | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,569 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,569 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,449 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,638 | $14,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,579 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 65% |
Admission |
Huston-Tillotson University | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 17,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1000 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Huston-Tillotson University | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huston-Tillotson University | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $222 |
Diversity |
Huston-Tillotson University | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 67% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Huston-Tillotson University | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Huston-Tillotson University | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Huston-Tillotson University based on total student enrollment (21,403 students vs. 1,029 students)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huston-Tillotson University or SHSU?
- Huston Tillotson University is 114.6% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($12,569.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at SHSU than Huston Tillotson University ($15,648.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Huston-Tillotson University ($14,556 vs. $19,638)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huston Tillotson University are 38.7% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($8,449 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huston Tillotson University than Sam Houston State University (82% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 78.2% larger than aid received Huston Tillotson University ($9,941 vs. $5,579)
Which college is harder to get into, Huston-Tillotson University or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Huston-Tillotson University .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 211 points higher than at Huston-Tillotson University (786)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (16)
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (2.92)
Huston-Tillotson University vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huston-Tillotson University 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 Huston-Tillotson University.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Huston Tillotson University (50% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Huston-Tillotson University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $33,000)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huston-Tillotson University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/