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Overview |
Texas A&M International University | SHSU | ||
| Location | Laredo, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,536 | 21,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamiu.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M International University | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,818 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,634 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,833 | $14,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,127 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 65% |
Admission |
Texas A&M International University | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,309 | 17,582 | ||
| Admitted | 3,819 | 15,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 940/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas A&M International University | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M International University | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,806 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $222 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M International University | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 95% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Texas A&M International University | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University based on total student enrollment (21,403 students vs. 8,536 students)
Texas A&M International University vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M International University or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 53.4% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at SHSU than Texas A&M International University ($15,648.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than SHSU ($3,833 vs. $14,556)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 21.5% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($9,650 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than Sam Houston State University (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($11,127 vs. $9,941)
Texas A&M International University vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M International University or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Texas A&M International University .
- The average SAT score at Sam Houston State University (997) is 92 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming SHSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Texas A&M International University (46%)
Texas A&M International University vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Texas A&M International University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Texas A&M International University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $6,694 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $21,500)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($153 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/