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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| Stephen F Austin State University | Parker University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFASU | Parker University | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 2,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $15,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $15,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,642 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $24,116 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,363 | $7,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 88% |
Admission |
SFASU | Parker University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,944 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,901 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
SFASU | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $65 |
Diversity |
SFASU | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SFASU | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Parker University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 2,063 students)
SFASU vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or Parker University?
- Parker University is 94.6% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($15,264.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at SFASU than Parker University ($18,858.00 vs. $15,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Parker University ($13,858 vs. $24,116)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 36.9% lower than costs at Parker University ($9,642 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Parker University than Stephen F Austin State University (88% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 41.5% larger than aid received Parker University ($10,363 vs. $7,322)
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or SFASU .
SFASU vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU or Parker University? 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 Parker University and SFASU.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $10,300 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $44,600)
- Parker University students graduate with a $18,635 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($6,365 vs. $25,000)
- Parker University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($65 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parker University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/