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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Concordia University Texas | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | SFASU | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,863 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,700 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,700 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,690 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,761 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,594 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 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 |
Concordia University-Texas | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,863 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or SFASU?
- Concordia University Texas is 342.5% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Stephen F Austin State University ($34,700.00 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 Concordia University-Texas ($13,858 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 42% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($9,642 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than Stephen F Austin State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 137.3% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($24,594 vs. $10,363)
Concordia University-Texas vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 3 points higher than at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming Concordia University-Texas students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Texas students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Concordia University-Texas (85.7%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Concordia University Texas (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Texas earn on average $1,500 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,600)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $2,174 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,174)
- SFASU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($258 vs. $280)
- More Concordia University-Texas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/