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PVAMU SHSU University of Houston-Downtown Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU Tennessee State University| Stephen F Austin State University | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFASU | TSU | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,642 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,363 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
SFASU | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,944 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 8,901 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SFASU | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $303 |
Diversity |
SFASU | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SFASU | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | TSU | ||
| 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 TSU based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 8,632 students)
SFASU vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or TSU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at TSU than Stephen F Austin State University ($19,677.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than SFASU ($11,826 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 0.2% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($9,642 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Stephen F Austin State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 16.6% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($12,085 vs. $10,363)
SFASU vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or SFASU .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 184 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than SFASU (89.5%)
SFASU vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU or TSU? 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 TSU and SFASU.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Texas Southern University (44% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,200)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $4,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,358)
- SFASU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($258 vs. $303)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/