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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | SFASU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 72% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | 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 Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 7,320 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 57.5% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.8% higher at SFASU than Southern University and A & M College ($18,858.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Southern University and A & M College ($13,858 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 2.9% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,366 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University and A & M College than Stephen F Austin State University (88% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 37.9% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,363 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 90 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,000)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,750)
- SFASU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($258 vs. $317)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/