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Overview |
Humboldt State University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 72% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 6,025 students)
Humboldt State University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 36.6% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at SFASU than Humboldt State University ($18,858.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Humboldt State University ($13,858 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 30.1% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($9,642 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephen F Austin State University than Humboldt State University (72% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($10,363 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 11 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming SFASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than SFASU (89.5%)
Humboldt State University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Humboldt State University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/