TSU vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare Texas Southern University in Houston, TX with South Texas College in McAllen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

South Texas College is larger than TSU based on total student enrollment (27,431 students vs. 8,704 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Texas Southern University is located in Houston, TX (Large City setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• Texas Southern University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Texas Southern University 19:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 32.5% lower than at Texas Southern University ($8,638 vs. $12,800).
• Out-of-state tuition is 181.8% higher at TSU than at South Texas College (about $13,853 more per year; $21,473 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Texas Southern University than at South Texas College (95% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 30.2% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($9,823 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at TSU, open admission at South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: TSU Jul 15, 2027; South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.