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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | SFASU | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #823 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,107 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,082 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,320 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,122 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 80% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,802 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1080 | 980/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
A&M-Texarkana | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 2,109 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Stephen F Austin State University ($19,107.00 vs. $17,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than SFASU ($13,320 vs. $15,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 8.4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($11,142 vs. $12,082)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Stephen F Austin State University (89% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 4.9% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($9,122 vs. $8,695)
A&M-Texarkana vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or A&M-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 6 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming A&M-Texarkana students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than A&M-Texarkana (80.2%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana or SFASU? 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 SFASU and A&M-Texarkana.
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $10,496 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($14,504 vs. $25,000)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/