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SHSU Tarleton Trinity Texas A&M Texas State SU Baylor UT Tyler UT Dallas UH University of Dallas UNT| Austin College | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | SFASU | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Austin College | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Austin College | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Austin College | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Austin College | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | SFASU | ||
| 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 Austin College based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or SFASU?
- Austin College is 470.5% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.2% higher at Austin College than Stephen F Austin State University ($44,740.00 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 Austin College ($13,858 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 34.4% lower than costs at Austin College ($9,642 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 218.8% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($33,033 vs. $10,363)
Austin College vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 164 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin 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 Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (75% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $10,000 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $44,600)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SFASU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/