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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 | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFASU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,642 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,363 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
SFASU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,944 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 8,901 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
SFASU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SFASU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 793 students)
SFASU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 198.4% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Stephen F Austin State University ($23,400.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Southwestern Adventist University ($13,858 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 12.1% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,600 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Stephen F Austin State University (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 34.7% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($13,959 vs. $10,363)
SFASU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or SFASU .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 97 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
SFASU vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU or Southwestern Adventist University? 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 Southwestern Adventist University and SFASU.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,600)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SFASU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/