SFASU vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare Stephen F Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX with South Texas College in McAllen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

South Texas College is larger than SFASU based on total student enrollment (27,431 students vs. 10,472 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Stephen F Austin State University is located in Nacogdoches, TX (Rural Fringe setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• Stephen F Austin State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Stephen F Austin State University 16:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 34.3% lower than at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,638 vs. $13,144).
• Out-of-state tuition is 207.4% higher at SFASU than at South Texas College (about $15,806 more per year; $23,426 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at South Texas College than at Stephen F Austin State University (86% vs. 83%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 41.7% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($10,694 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at SFASU, open admission at South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.