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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University SHSU WSU Tarleton Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| University of North Texas | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNT | SFASU | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 44,767 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,295 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,087 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,412 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,283 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,159 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 72% |
Admission |
UNT | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,016 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 25,335 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNT | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNT | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNT | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UNT | 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 North Texas is larger than than SFASU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 11,327 students)
UNT vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or SFASU?
- University of North Texas is 5.8% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at SFASU than University of North Texas ($18,858.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than UNT ($13,858 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 8% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,642 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than Stephen F Austin State University (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 13.1% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($10,363 vs. $9,159)
UNT vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or UNT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 92 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UNT (79.1%)
UNT vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT 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 UNT.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $2,400 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,600)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- UNT graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/