- Both Stephen F Austin State University (SFA) and Lamar University are public.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- SFA has more expensive tuition of $20,680 than Lamar University ($18,482).
- SFA has tighter acceptance rate of 65.43% than Lamar University (81.65%).
- SFA has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than Lamar University (940).
- Lamar University is larger with 16,803 students than SFA (11,327 students).
Stephen F Austin State University View More Rivals | Lamar University View More Rivals | |
| #44 in Texas | Rankings | #294 in National Universities #50 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Nacogdoches, TX | Location | Beaumont, TX |
SFA| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,600 Texas residents $20,680 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,690 Texas residents $18,482 out-of-state |
| $7,433 Texas residents $14,993 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,642 Texas residents $15,986 out-of-state |
| $8,620 | Financial Aid | $8,006 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 65.43% | Acceptance Rate | 81.65% |
| 32.28% | Yield | 32.55% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 940 SAT, 16 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,327 | Total Students | 16,803 |
| 9,905 | Undergraduate | 8,264 |
| 1,422 | Graduate | 8,539 |
| 2,653 | Online Enrollment | 9,132 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 37% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 36% |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $46,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,000 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,441) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506) $6,272 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 | 20 to 1 |
| 530 Full-time 232 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 434 Full-time 131 Part-time |
| 1,412 Full-time 269 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,257 Full-time 163 Part-time |
| $70,076 for Faculties $50,852 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,946 for Faculties $51,611 Part-time |