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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| PennWest Edinboro | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | SFASU | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 72% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | 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 PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 4,043 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at SFASU than PennWest Edinboro ($18,858.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 20.9% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($9,642 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephen F Austin State University than PennWest Edinboro (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($10,363 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or PennWest Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 51 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SFASU (3.26)
PennWest Edinboro vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,700)
- Stephen F Austin State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SFASU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/