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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler VSU UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor| Georgia Southwestern State University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | SFASU | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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 Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 93% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at SFASU than Georgia Southwestern State University ($18,858.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than SFASU ($12,186 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 7.4% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,978 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($10,363 vs. $9,472)
Georgia Southwestern vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 34 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/