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Overview |
TSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,632 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tsu.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
TSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,437 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,677 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,664 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,826 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,085 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
TSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,582 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 8,307 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.8% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
TSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,200 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,358 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $246 |
Diversity |
TSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 80% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
TSU | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 47% | ||
Campus |
TSU | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 1,779 students)
TSU vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TSU or Johnson State College?
- Johnson State College is 55.9% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($11,592.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Johnson State College than Texas Southern University ($25,680.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Johnson State College ($11,826 vs. $15,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 28.4% lower than costs at Johnson State College ($9,664 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Johnson State College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 5.4% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($12,740 vs. $12,085)
TSU vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TSU or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or TSU .
- The average SAT score at Johnson State College (975) is 158 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Johnson State College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
TSU vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TSU or Johnson State College? 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 Johnson State College and TSU.
- The graduation rate at Johnson State College is higher than Texas Southern University (30% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $33,900)
- Johnson State College students graduate with a $5,539 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($23,819 vs. $29,358)
- Johnson State College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($246 vs. $303)
- More Johnson State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/