Texas Southern University (TSU) vs Fort Valley State University (FVSU)

Texas Southern University and Fort Valley State University, both historically Black universities with rich legacies, offer distinct educational experiences. Texas Southern, located in the vibrant city of Houston, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs, while Fort Valley State, nestled in the charming town of Fort Valley, Georgia, prides itself on its strong agricultural and science programs. With acceptance rates of 68% and 64%, respectively, both universities welcome a significant number of applicants. While Texas Southern's student body is predominantly African American, Fort Valley State's student population is more diverse, with a larger Hispanic and international student presence. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your choice between these two esteemed institutions.

	Fort Valley State University	Texas Southern University
Overview
Location	Fort Valley, Georgia	Houston, Texas
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	67.0%	68.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	72.3%	63.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $20 Graduate: $20	Undergraduate: $42 Graduate: $75
SAT range	810 - 950	820 - 1000
ACT range	16 - 19	15 - 19
Students submitting SAT score	25.0%	43.0%
Students submitting ACT score	26.0%	14.0%
Total number of applicants	5,403	10,554
Total number of admissions given out	3,904	6,654
Admitted students who chose to enroll	756	1,294
Yield rate	19.4%	19.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $15,832 Out of state: $26,554	In state: $29,799 Out of state: $42,039
Average net price	$13,093	$9,921
Tuition	In state: $4,064 Out of state: $14,786	In state: $7,437 Out of state: $19,677
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,722 Meal plan: $3,650	$9,664
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	95.0% Average amount $8,343	94.0% Average amount $13,033
Students receiving federal student loan	75.0% Average amount $6,166	55.0% Average amount $5,425
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $6,811	2.0% Average amount $16,762

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,666 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%	5,726 Men 35.8% Women 64.2%
Graduate students	257 Men 24.5% Women 75.5%	1,798 Men 36.8% Women 63.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	12.0%	N/A
International students	0.6%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,403	1,690
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Georgia Florida Alabama South Carolina California	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Agriculture Psychology Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Business Health Professions Legal Profession Communication and Journalism Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	21:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	44.9%	23.4%
Dropout rate	24.4%	36.8%
Transferred out	29.0%	35.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $50,458 Public Health (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,291 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $39,883 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $28,404 Year 2: $36,608 Year 3: $38,390 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $37,191 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,096 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $35,727 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,563 Year 2: $30,554 Year 3: $33,938 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,919 Year 2: $21,964 Year 3: $33,366 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,519 Year 2: $27,995 Year 3: $31,943 Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,687 Year 3: $27,475 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: $24,351	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $102,705 Year 2: $120,252 Year 3: $119,687 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $44,897 Year 2: $47,620 Year 3: $59,244 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,424 Year 2: $59,169 Year 3: $59,059 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,210 Year 2: $31,305 Year 3: $57,454 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,126 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $56,470 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: $52,078 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,406 Year 2: $49,576 Year 3: $50,583 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,235 Year 3: $45,806 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,725 Year 2: $43,290 Year 3: $45,610 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,451 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $44,812

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