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UTSA SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU Mount St. Mary's College Baylor| University of the Incarnate Word | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | SFASU | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
UIW | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
UIW | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $258 |
Diversity |
UIW | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UIW | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UIW | 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 UIW based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 7,305 students)
UIW vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or SFASU?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 313.7% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72% higher at UIW than Stephen F Austin State University ($32,440.00 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 UIW ($13,858 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 36.1% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($9,642 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 139.4% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($24,805 vs. $10,363)
UIW vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or UIW .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 38 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than SFASU (89.5%)
UIW vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW 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 UIW.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $5,000 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,600)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $2,179 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,179)
- SFASU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($258 vs. $281)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/