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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Wade College | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wade College | SFASU | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 157 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wadecollege.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wade College | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,120 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,120 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,552 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,859 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,195 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 72% |
Admission |
Wade College | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Wade College | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wade College | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wade College | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Wade College | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Wade College | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 Wade College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 157 students)
Wade College vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wade College or SFASU?
- Wade College is 118.3% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($17,120.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at SFASU than Wade College ($18,858.00 vs. $17,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Wade College ($13,858 vs. $17,859)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wade College are 12.7% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,552 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephen F Austin State University than Wade College (72% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 67.3% larger than aid received Wade College ($10,363 vs. $6,195)
Which college is harder to get into, Wade College or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Wade College .
Wade College vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wade College 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 Wade College.
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Wade College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $28,800)
- Wade College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Wade College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wade College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/