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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,341 | 12,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $17,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $9,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,937 | $11,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,112 | $11,573 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 94% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Applied | 12,221 | 8,231 | ||
| Admitted | 6,095 | 7,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $212 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (12,013 students vs. 7,341 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or A&M Commerce?
- Southern University and A & M College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($4,979.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.3% higher at A&M Commerce than Southern University and A & M College ($17,390.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than Southern University and A & M College ($11,902 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 4.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Commerce ($9,366 vs. $9,808)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Southern University and A & M College (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 62.7% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($11,573 vs. $7,112)
Southern University and A & M College vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Commerce (980) is 69 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming A&M Commerce students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman A&M Commerce students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than Southern University and A & M College (37% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Commerce earn on average $3,200 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,000)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $10,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($20,514 vs. $30,750)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($212 vs. $317)
- More A&M Commerce graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/