- Stephen F Austin State University (SFA) is a public school while Abilene Christian University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- Abilene Christian University has more expensive tuition of $42,380 than SFA ($20,680).
- Abilene Christian University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.06% than SFA (65.43%).
- Abilene Christian University has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than SFA (1,060).
- SFA is larger with 11,327 students than Abilene Christian University (5,079 students).
Stephen F Austin State University View More Rivals | Abilene Christian University View More Rivals | |
| #44 in Texas | Rankings | #13 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Nacogdoches, TX | Location | Abilene, TX |
SFA| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,600 Texas residents $20,680 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $42,380 |
| $7,433 Texas residents $14,993 out-of-state | Graduate | $24,174 |
| $8,620 | Financial Aid | $24,769 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 |
| 65.43% | Acceptance Rate | 58.06% |
| 32.28% | Yield | 16.33% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,327 | Total Students | 5,079 |
| 9,905 | Undergraduate | 3,211 |
| 1,422 | Graduate | 1,868 |
| 2,653 | Online Enrollment | 1,513 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $46,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,441) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,430) $6,000 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 530 Full-time 232 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 272 Full-time 137 Part-time |
| 1,412 Full-time 269 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 810 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| $70,076 for Faculties $50,852 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,618 for Faculties $58,579 Part-time |