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Waxahachie, TX · Alpine, TX
| Nelson University | Sul Ross State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,662/yr | $13,286/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $17,583/yr | $11,110/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,725 | $15,900 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,396/yr | $11,722/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,731/yr | $11,261/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,883/yr | $18,596/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,474/yr | $20,279/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $262/mo | $169/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,598/yr | $10,892/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,116/yr | $10,422/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,434/yr | $2,167/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $6,316/yr | $5,927/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $34,504/yr | $24,529/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $25,064/yr | $7,592/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $25,064/yr | $17,672/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 48% | 58% |
| Students taking federal loans | 61% | 41% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 89% | 99% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 890–1090 | 930–1110 |
| SAT average | 980 | 1024 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 15–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 17–24 · Math 15–21 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 615 | 1,073 |
| Students accepted | 518 | 1,026 |
| Students who enrolled | 286 | 223 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 55% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 51% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 38% | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Required | Required |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 42% | 30% |
| Freshmen who come back | 75% | 45% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $46,238/yr | $41,871/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $28,464–$63,010 | $22,884–$58,116 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 54% | 41% |
| White students graduating | 45% | 30% |
| Black students graduating | 28% | 11% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 48% | 35% |
| Asian students graduating | 0% | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $37,425/yr | $34,340/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 63% | 66% |
| Graduate on time | 29% | 22% |
| Pell students who graduate | 45% | 34% |
| First-gen students who finish | 38% | 13% |
| Low-income students who finish | 31% | 14% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 30% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $42,680/yr | $39,351/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Theology & Religious Vocations 29% · Philosophy & Religious Studies 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Education 15% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 11% |
| Most popular program | Theology & Religious Vocations — 29% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Philosophy & Religious Studies — 20% of degrees | Education — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 10% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $49,631/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $67,128/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 0% | 6.3% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,479 | 1,396 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 315 | 494 |
| Average professor pay | $6,539/mo | $7,971/mo |
| Full-time professors | 46% | 57% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $35,444 | $26,794 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Waxahachie, TX | Alpine, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1927 | 1917 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Men | 51% | 43% |
| Women | 49% | 57% |
| White students | 49% | 19% |
| Black students | 12% | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 29% | 68% |
| Asian students | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 2.2% |
| Other / not reported | 3.7% | 1.9% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 38% | 46% |
| Part-time students | 13% | 40% |
| Students age 25+ | 16% | 26% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,441/yr | $9,128/yr |
| Endowment | $15.5M | $26.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 848 | 671 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,106/yr | $6,546/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,467/yr | $3,784/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 465 | 307 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.2M | $280,815 |
| Athletics budget | $4.6M | $2.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.7M | $2.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $19,493 | $62,474 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.