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Overview |
Belhaven University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 72% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Belhaven University | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $258 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Belhaven University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 3,627 students)
Belhaven University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or SFASU?
- Belhaven University is 256.8% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Belhaven University than Stephen F Austin State University ($27,980.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Belhaven University ($13,858 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 6% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,100 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephen F Austin State University than Belhaven University (72% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 64.7% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($17,067 vs. $10,363)
Belhaven University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,900)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $3,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,402)
- SFASU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($258 vs. $293)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/