Lamar University Vs. SFA

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Both are Public, 4 or more years schools.
SFA has more expensive tuition & fees ($18,972) than Lamar University ($18,622).
It is harder to admit to SFA than Lamar University.
SFA has higher submitted SAT score (1,050) than Lamar University (1,050).
SFA has higher submitted ACT score (59) than Lamar University (59).
Lamar University has more students with 14,783 students while SFA has 13,144 students.
SFA has more full-time faculties with 532 faculties while Lamar University has 473 full-time faculties.

Next table compares the two rival schools - Lamar University and Stephen F Austin State University.

Lamar University	vs.	SFA
Beaumont, Texas	Location	Nacogdoches, Texas
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctoral/Research University	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$8,494 Out-Of-State$18,622	Tuition & Fees	In-State$8,844 Out-Of-State$18,972
58% ($7,041)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	67% ($7,167)
$7,041	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$7,167
81.65 %	Acceptance Rates	65.43 %
32.55 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	32.28 %
1,050	SAT Score	1,085
59	ACT Score	63
34 %	Graduation Rate	52 %
36 %	Transfer-out Rate	33 %
64 %	Retention Rate	71 %
14,783	Student Population	13,144
473	Number of Faculties	532
18 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services