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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Stephen F Austin State University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFASU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,642 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,363 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 75% |
Admission |
SFASU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,944 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 8,901 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SFASU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
SFASU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SFASU | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 8,911 students)
SFASU vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or Purdue Northwest?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at SFASU than Purdue University Northwest ($18,858.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than SFASU ($9,162 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 17.4% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,215 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Northwest than Stephen F Austin State University (75% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 46.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($10,363 vs. $7,070)
SFASU vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or SFASU .
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
SFASU vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and SFASU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/