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Overview |
SFASU | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,888 | 15,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | #904 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,922 | $14,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,142 | $10,846 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,498 | $15,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,695 | $7,600 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 89% |
Admission |
SFASU | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,591 | 8,746 | ||
| Admitted | 11,112 | 8,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SFASU | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
SFASU | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SFASU | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than SFASU based on total student enrollment (15,937 students vs. 10,888 students)
SFASU vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or Tarleton?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 77.6% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at SFASU than Tarleton State University ($17,922.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than SFASU ($15,363 vs. $15,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 2.7% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($10,846 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tarleton State University than Stephen F Austin State University (89% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($8,695 vs. $7,600)
SFASU vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or SFASU .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 42 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than SFASU (88.3%)
SFASU vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and SFASU.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Tarleton State University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $900 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $44,600)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/