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Rowan University SHSU Tarleton Rutgers Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler Kean Montclair State University TCNJ UH UNT| Stockton University | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stockton | SFASU | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,080 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,740 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,474 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,564 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,515 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,635 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 72% |
Admission |
Stockton | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,591 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 8,204 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stockton | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $258 |
Diversity |
Stockton | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Stockton | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | 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 Stockton based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 9,080 students)
Stockton vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or SFASU?
- Stockton University is 62.5% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($12,740.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Stockton than Stephen F Austin State University ($20,474.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Stockton ($13,858 vs. $18,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 40.7% lower than costs at Stockton University ($9,642 vs. $13,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than Stephen F Austin State University (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($11,635 vs. $10,363)
Stockton vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at Stockton University (1074) is 73 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Stockton students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Stockton (85.5%)
Stockton vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (66% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $4,500 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $44,600)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $3,892 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($21,108 vs. $25,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($218 vs. $258)
- More Stockton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/