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Overview |
SHSU | Schreiner University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | Kerrville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,403 | 1,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #893 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | schreiner.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | Schreiner University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $37,396 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $37,396 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,720 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,556 | $21,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | $24,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 100% |
Admission |
SHSU | Schreiner University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,582 | 2,128 | ||
| Admitted | 15,014 | 1,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHSU | Schreiner University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | Schreiner University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
SHSU | Schreiner University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SHSU | Schreiner University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | Schreiner University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Schreiner University based on total student enrollment (21,403 students vs. 1,208 students)
SHSU vs. Schreiner University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or Schreiner University?
- Schreiner University is 538.6% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($37,396.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139% higher at Schreiner University than Sam Houston State University ($37,396.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Schreiner University ($14,556 vs. $21,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Schreiner University are 12.6% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($10,407 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Schreiner University than Sam Houston State University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Schreiner University students is 146.8% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($24,538 vs. $9,941)
SHSU vs. Schreiner University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU or Schreiner University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Schreiner University or SHSU .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is the same at Schreiner University (997)
- Incoming SHSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Schreiner University (22)
- Accepted freshman Schreiner University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- Schreiner University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than SHSU (85.4%)
SHSU vs. Schreiner University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU or Schreiner University? 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 Schreiner University and SHSU.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Schreiner University (50% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Schreiner University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,800)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Schreiner University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- SHSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Schreiner University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Schreiner University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHSU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/