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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Schreiner University Baylor| Stephen F Austin State University | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFASU | TLU | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,642 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,363 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
SFASU | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,944 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 8,901 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SFASU | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SFASU | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
SFASU | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 3% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,369 students)
SFASU vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 324.6% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at TLU than Stephen F Austin State University ($33,300.00 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 TLU ($13,858 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 17.5% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,642 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 129% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($23,729 vs. $10,363)
SFASU vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or SFASU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 5 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than SFASU (89.5%)
SFASU vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU or TLU? 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 TLU and SFASU.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University 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 $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SFASU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/