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NMSU SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UT Permian Basin UTSA| Stephen F Austin State University | The University of Texas at El Paso | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFASU | UTEP | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | #1039 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,642 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,363 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 87% |
Admission |
SFASU | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,944 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 8,901 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SFASU | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $178 |
Diversity |
SFASU | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SFASU | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | UTEP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at El Paso is larger than than SFASU based on total student enrollment (23,880 students vs. 11,327 students)
SFASU vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or UTEP?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at UTEP than Stephen F Austin State University ($23,112.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than SFASU ($9,563 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 0.6% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,582 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at El Paso than Stephen F Austin State University (87% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 1.9% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($10,564 vs. $10,363)
SFASU vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or SFASU .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 68 points higher than at UTEP (933)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UTEP (20)
- Accepted freshman UTEP students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than SFASU (89.5%)
SFASU vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU or UTEP? 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 UTEP and SFASU.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than The University of Texas at El Paso (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($17,250 vs. $25,000)
- UTEP graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($178 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/