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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State Texas Tech UT Dallas UT Arlington UT Austin UH UNT MSU UTSA| Stephen F Austin State University | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFASU | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,642 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,363 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 74% |
Admission |
SFASU | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,944 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 8,901 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
SFASU | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $192 |
Diversity |
SFASU | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
SFASU | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | UT Tyler | ||
| 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 UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 9,322 students)
SFASU vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or UT Tyler?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at UT Tyler than Stephen F Austin State University ($23,232.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than SFASU ($13,248 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 2.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($9,642 vs. $9,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Tyler than Stephen F Austin State University (74% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 7.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($10,363 vs. $9,612)
SFASU vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or SFASU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 58 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than SFASU (89.5%)
SFASU vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and SFASU.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $4,500 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $44,600)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $6,368 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($18,632 vs. $25,000)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($192 vs. $258)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/