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Overview |
SHSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | Odessa, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,403 | 5,899 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #779 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | utpb.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $20,516 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,720 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,556 | $10,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | $11,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 94% |
Admission |
SHSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,582 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 15,014 | 1,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 46.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 910/1110 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
SHSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $13,655 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $141 |
Diversity |
SHSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SHSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | UT Permian Basin | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than UT Permian Basin based on total student enrollment (21,403 students vs. 5,899 students)
SHSU vs. UT Permian Basin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or UT Permian Basin?
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is 40.2% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at UT Permian Basin than Sam Houston State University ($20,516.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than SHSU ($10,143 vs. $14,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sam Houston State University are 9% lower than costs at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin ($11,720 vs. $12,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin than Sam Houston State University (94% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students is 13.8% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($11,314 vs. $9,941)
SHSU vs. UT Permian Basin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU or UT Permian Basin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Permian Basin or SHSU .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 32 points higher than at UT Permian Basin (965)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UT Permian Basin (20)
- Accepted freshman UT Permian Basin students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than UT Permian Basin (84.5%)
SHSU vs. UT Permian Basin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU or UT Permian Basin? 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 UT Permian Basin and SHSU.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (50% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin earn on average $3,200 more per year than SHSU graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $47,800)
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin students graduate with a $7,845 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($13,655 vs. $21,500)
- UT Permian Basin graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($141 vs. $222)
- More UT Permian Basin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/