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Overview |
Arkansas | SFASU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 80% |
Admission |
Arkansas | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than SFASU based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 10,888 students)
Arkansas vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Arkansas than Stephen F Austin State University ($26,690.00 vs. $17,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Arkansas ($15,498 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 19.3% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,142 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephen F Austin State University than University of Arkansas (80% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 7.2% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($8,695 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 153 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $5,800 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,600)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/