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Overview |
Shawnee State University | TSU | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Shawnee State University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $303 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 86% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 3,297 students)
Shawnee State University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or TSU?
- Shawnee State University is 25.6% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($9,341.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at TSU than Shawnee State University ($19,677.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Shawnee State University ($11,826 vs. $13,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 19.9% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($9,664 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Shawnee State University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 56.6% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($12,085 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at TSU (3.0)
Shawnee State University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University or TSU? 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 TSU and Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at Shawnee State University is higher than Texas Southern University (22% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Shawnee State University earn on average $100 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($36,300 vs. $36,200)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $5,646 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $29,358)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($245 vs. $303)
- More Shawnee State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/