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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA WSC Baylor| University of Nebraska at Kearney | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNK | SFASU | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,017 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,450 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,418 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,936 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,249 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,779 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 80% |
Admission |
UNK | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 6,222 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UNK | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNK | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNK | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UNK | 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 6,017 students)
UNK vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at SFASU than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($17,922.00 vs. $12,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than UNK ($15,498 vs. $16,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 7.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($11,142 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Stephen F Austin State University (86% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 1% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($8,779 vs. $8,695)
UNK vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 48 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming UNK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman SFASU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at UNK (3.24)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than UNK (85.8%)
UNK vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/