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UWB Seattle U UW-Seattle SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU| Stephen F Austin State University | University of Washington Tacoma Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFASU | UWT | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,888 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,922 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,142 | $15,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,498 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,695 | $13,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 77% |
Admission |
SFASU | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,591 | 3,161 | ||
| Admitted | 11,112 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
SFASU | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
SFASU | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
SFASU | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 4,777 students)
SFASU vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 47% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.1% higher at UWT than Stephen F Austin State University ($40,878.00 vs. $17,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than SFASU ($11,290 vs. $15,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 43.1% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($11,142 vs. $15,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephen F Austin State University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (80% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 55.5% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($13,521 vs. $8,695)
SFASU vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or SFASU .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 35 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than UWT (82.9%)
SFASU vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU or UWT? 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 UWT and SFASU.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $21,200 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $44,600)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/