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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU Angelo State UTSA Baylor| Stephen F Austin State University | West Texas A & M University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFASU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,888 | 8,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | #879 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,922 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,142 | $9,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,498 | $17,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,695 | $7,378 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 93% |
Admission |
SFASU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,591 | 4,784 | ||
| Admitted | 11,112 | 4,657 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 27.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SFASU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
SFASU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SFASU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 13% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| 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 West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 8,997 students)
SFASU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or West Texas A & M University?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.8% higher at SFASU than West Texas A & M University ($17,922.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than West Texas A & M University ($15,498 vs. $17,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 17.9% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,449 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Stephen F Austin State University (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 17.9% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,695 vs. $7,378)
SFASU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or SFASU .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 30 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than SFASU (88.3%)
SFASU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and SFASU.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than West Texas A & M University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $500 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/