The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • SFA has more expensive tuition & fees ($20,680) than Lamar University ($18,482).
  • It is harder to admit to Lamar University than SFA.
  • SFA has a higher submitted SAT score (1,060) than Lamar University (940).
  • SFA has higher submitted ACT score (21) than Lamar University (16).
  • Lamar University has more students with 16,803 students while SFA has 11,327 students.
  • SFA has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while Lamar University's ratio is 20 to 1.
  • SFA has more full-time faculties with 530 faculties while Lamar University has 434 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Stephen F Austin State University and Lamar University.
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SFAvs.Lamar University
Nacogdoches, TexasLocationBeaumont, Texas
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral / Research University
In-State$10,600
Out-Of-State$20,680
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$8,690
Out-Of-State$18,482
63%% Receiving Financial Aid85%
$8,620Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,006
89.51 %Acceptance Rates83.73 %
20.98 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)28.48 %
1,060SAT Score940
21ACT Score16
53 %Graduation Rate37 %
29 %Transfer-out Rate36 %
73 %Retention Rate59 %
11,327Student Population16,803
530Number of Faculties434
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio20 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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