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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler Texas Tech UH DBU UNT MSU UTSA Baylor| Abilene Christian University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,114 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,100 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,100 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,311 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,914 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,510 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 6,714 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 5,114 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or SFASU?
- Abilene Christian University is 436.9% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($42,100.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.9% higher at Abilene Christian University than Stephen F Austin State University ($42,100.00 vs. $17,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Abilene Christian University ($15,498 vs. $28,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 12.2% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($11,142 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 221% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($27,914 vs. $8,695)
Abilene Christian University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 91 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Abilene Christian University (63.9%)
Abilene Christian University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $1,400 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,600)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $325 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,325)
- SFASU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/