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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State South Dakota State University UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech MSU UTSA Baylor| University of South Dakota | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | SFASU | ||
| Location | Vermillion, SD | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,856 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usd.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,224 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,378 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,308 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 72% |
Admission |
USD | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,480 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 4,456 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1300 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
USD | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
USD | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USD | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 1% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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 USD based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 9,856 students)
USD vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at SFASU than University of South Dakota ($18,858.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than USD ($13,858 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 17.2% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($8,224 vs. $9,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Dakota than Stephen F Austin State University (79% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 64.3% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($10,363 vs. $6,308)
USD vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 48 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than SFASU (89.5%)
USD vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $3,600 more per year than SFASU graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $44,600)
- Stephen F Austin State University and USD graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Stephen F Austin State University and USD graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/