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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor UT Austin| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAO | SFASU | ||
| Location | Chickasha, OK | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 825 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usao.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAO | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,630 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,820 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,390 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 72% |
Admission |
USAO | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,071 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 603 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 923/1138 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
USAO | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAO | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
USAO | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USAO | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
USAO | SFASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 825 students)
USAO vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAO or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at SFASU than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($18,858.00 vs. $17,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than SFASU ($8,390 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 37.7% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($7,000 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Stephen F Austin State University (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 17.7% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($12,201 vs. $10,363)
USAO vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAO or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or USAO .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 2 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming USAO students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman USAO students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than USAO (56.3%)
USAO vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAO 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 USAO.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,100)
- More USAO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/