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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Brazosport College | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | SFASU | ||
| Location | Lake Jackson, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,100 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brazosport.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,388 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,038 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,901 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,659 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,142 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 80% |
Admission |
BC | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $54 | $258 |
Diversity |
BC | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
BC | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
BC | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 4,100 students)
BC vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 200.1% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $2,613.00)
- Out of state tuition is 343.8% higher at SFASU than Brazosport College ($17,922.00 vs. $4,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than SFASU ($5,659 vs. $15,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 12.5% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,901 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Stephen F Austin State University (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 109.9% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($8,695 vs. $4,142)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or BC .
BC vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $19,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($5,250 vs. $25,000)
- BC graduates are paying $204 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($54 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/