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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | SFASU | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,110 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | |||
| 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) | $18,819 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,646 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,114 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 72% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,018 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 1,846 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
A&M-Texarkana | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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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 | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| 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 (11,327 students vs. 2,110 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 0.2% higher at SFASU than Texas A&M University Texarkana ($18,858.00 vs. $18,819.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than SFASU ($10,646 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 19% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($9,642 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Stephen F Austin State University (87% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 7.2% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($11,114 vs. $10,363)
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)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than SFASU (89.5%)
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/