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Overview |
SFASU | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,642 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,363 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 91% |
Admission |
SFASU | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,944 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 8,901 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $203 |
Diversity |
SFASU | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SFASU | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 6,092 students)
SFASU vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or TAMUK?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 52.7% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at SFASU than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($18,858.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than SFASU ($11,347 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 2.3% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,425 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Stephen F Austin State University (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 3.5% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($10,723 vs. $10,363)
SFASU vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or SFASU .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 64 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than SFASU (89.5%)
SFASU vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and SFASU.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $1,700 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,600)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $5,364 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($19,636 vs. $25,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($203 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/