| SFA vs. Abilene Christian |
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|---|---|---|
#358 in National Universities #48 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #9 in Federal Region VI Universities #23 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,600 Texas Residents $20,680 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$42,380 |
| cheaper$7,433 Texas Residents $14,993 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$24,174 |
| Less$8,620 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,769 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,060 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,160 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier89.51% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter65.79% |
| Favorable20.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.09% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,327 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,079 |
| Larger9,905 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,211 |
| Smaller1,422 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,868 |
| Larger2,653 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,513 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher60% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower73% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,441) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,430) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,500) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 762 | Number of faculties | 409 |
| Lower$70,509 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,329 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.