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Overview |
East Texas Baptist University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,833 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etbu.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Texas Baptist University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,629 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,388 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,528 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
East Texas Baptist University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,639 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 985 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
East Texas Baptist University | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Texas Baptist University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
East Texas Baptist University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
East Texas Baptist University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
East Texas Baptist University | 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 East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 1,833 students)
East Texas Baptist University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Texas Baptist University or SFASU?
- East Texas Baptist University is 263.4% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Stephen F Austin State University ($28,500.00 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 East Texas Baptist University ($15,498 vs. $24,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 4.8% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($10,629 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Stephen F Austin State University (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 101.6% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($17,528 vs. $8,695)
East Texas Baptist University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Texas Baptist University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or East Texas Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 19 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than East Texas Baptist University (60.1%)
East Texas Baptist University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than East Texas Baptist University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,100)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SFASU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/