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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 | 11,327 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | #887 | ||
| 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) | $18,858 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,642 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,363 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 88% |
Admission |
SFASU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,944 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 8,901 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SFASU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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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 | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| 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% | 12% | ||
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 (11,327 students vs. 9,242 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 128.1% higher at SFASU than West Texas A & M University ($18,858.00 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 ($13,858 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 2.3% lower than costs at West Texas A & M University ($9,642 vs. $9,860)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Stephen F Austin State University (88% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 38.2% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($10,363 vs. $7,500)
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 (91.6%) than SFASU (89.5%)
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/