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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler HBU UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor| University of St Thomas | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of St Thomas | SFASU | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,588 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthom.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,724 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,724 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,760 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,207 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,181 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 72% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,123 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 1,086 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.4% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1300 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | 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 University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 3,588 students)
University of St Thomas vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or SFASU?
- University of St Thomas is 304.5% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at University of St Thomas than Stephen F Austin State University ($31,724.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than University of St Thomas ($13,858 vs. $19,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 1.2% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,642 vs. $9,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Stephen F Austin State University (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 123.7% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($23,181 vs. $10,363)
University of St Thomas vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 102 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than SFASU (89.5%)
University of St Thomas vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is the same as at Stephen F Austin State University (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $12,600 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $44,600)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/