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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| The University of Texas Pan American | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT-Pan American | SFASU | ||
| Location | Edinburg, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,931 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utpa.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT-Pan American | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,857 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,937 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,662 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,978 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,481 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 80% |
Admission |
UT-Pan American | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,542 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 11,486 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 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 | 910/1110 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UT-Pan American | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT-Pan American | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,539 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $258 |
Diversity |
UT-Pan American | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UT-Pan American | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UT-Pan American | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than SFASU based on total student enrollment (31,931 students vs. 10,888 students)
UT-Pan American vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT-Pan American or SFASU?
- The University of Texas Pan American is 0.2% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($7,857.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at UT-Pan American than Stephen F Austin State University ($17,937.00 vs. $17,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than SFASU ($6,978 vs. $15,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 15.3% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($9,662 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than Stephen F Austin State University (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 32% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($11,481 vs. $8,695)
UT-Pan American vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT-Pan American or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or UT-Pan American .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 77 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than UT-Pan American (84.8%)
UT-Pan American vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT-Pan American 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 UT-Pan American.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than The University of Texas Pan American (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $14,461 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($10,539 vs. $25,000)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($108 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/