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Nacogdoches, TX · Houston, TX
| Stephen F Austin State University | Texas Southern University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,260/yr | $16,590/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,318/yr | $16,437/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,409 | $29,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,023/yr | $21,115/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,100/yr | $21,280/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,609/yr | $22,698/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,959/yr | $21,610/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $248/mo | $307/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,144/yr | $12,800/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,184/yr | $18,670/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,208/yr | $1,654/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,350/yr | $6,028/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $25,791/yr | $27,052/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,128/yr | $9,173/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $23,426/yr | $21,473/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 39% | 72% |
| Students taking federal loans | 41% | 67% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 94% | 97% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 970–1170 | 800–1000 |
| SAT average | 1066 | 914 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–24 | 15–19 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–23 · Math 17–23 | English 13–19 · Math 15–17 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 12,591 | 7,867 |
| Students accepted | 11,112 | 7,344 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,072 | 1,657 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 50% | 48% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 14% | 18% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Required | Required |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 53% | 22% |
| Freshmen who come back | 72% | 66% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,634/yr | $38,924/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,573–$67,133 | $18,610–$59,970 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 37% |
| White students graduating | 58% | 24% |
| Black students graduating | 45% | 21% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 48% | 28% |
| Asian students graduating | 64% | 14% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $43,144/yr | $32,986/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 57% |
| Graduate on time | 39% | 6.8% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 20% |
| First-gen students who finish | 52% | 27% |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | 25% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $47,094/yr | $36,745/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 15% · Health Professions 14% | Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Communication & Journalism 8% · Health Professions 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 15% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $74,683/yr | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration — $112,450/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 7.5% | 15% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 8,728 | 6,844 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,343 | 1,860 |
| Average professor pay | $8,694/mo | $8,730/mo |
| Full-time professors | 76% | 59% |
| 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 | $44,426 | $22,141 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | City (large) |
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Houston, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1921 | 1947 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.9% | 1% |
| Men | 37% | 35% |
| Women | 63% | 65% |
| White students | 55% | 0.7% |
| Black students | 12% | 86% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 24% | 8% |
| Asian students | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3.5% |
| Other / not reported | 2.4% | 0.4% |
| Special type | None | HBCU |
| First-generation students | 35% | 39% |
| Part-time students | 9.8% | 13% |
| Students age 25+ | 11% | 14% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,033/yr | $8,340/yr |
| Endowment | $135.4M | $102.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,911 | 2,322 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 589 | 435 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.0M | $3.8M |
| Athletics budget | $22.5M | $12.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $22.5M | $12.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $444,639 | $91,845 |
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 and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.