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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 | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFASU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,642 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,363 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 82% |
Admission |
SFASU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,944 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 8,901 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 50.7% | ||
| 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 | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SFASU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $126 |
Diversity |
SFASU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SFASU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 2,198 students)
SFASU vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or A&M-Central Texas?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than A&M-Central Texas for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $5,857.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at SFASU than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($18,858.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than SFASU ($5,465 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 11.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($9,642 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Central Texas than Stephen F Austin State University (82% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($10,363 vs. $9,203)
SFASU vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or SFASU .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than SFASU (89.5%)
SFASU vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and SFASU.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $12,737 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($12,263 vs. $25,000)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($126 vs. $258)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/