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SHSU Baylor Tarleton Trinity Texas A&M Texas State Austin College UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech UT Austin| Southwestern University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | SFASU | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,457 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,558 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,558 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,628 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,687 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,956 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
SU | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,585 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 2,573 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.1% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SU | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
SU | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SU | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SU | 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 SU based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 1,457 students)
SU vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or SFASU?
- Southwestern University is 544.7% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.1% higher at SU than Stephen F Austin State University ($50,558.00 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 SU ($15,498 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 22.3% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($11,142 vs. $13,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than Stephen F Austin State University (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 279% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($32,956 vs. $8,695)
SU vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or SU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 167 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming SU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than SU (39.1%)
SU vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (73% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $12,800 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $44,600)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $1,893 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,893)
- SFASU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/