| SFA vs. Lamar |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#358 in National Universities #48 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #359 in National Universities #49 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,600 Texas Residents $20,680 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,690 Texas Residents $18,482 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,433 Texas Residents $14,993 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,642 Texas Residents $15,986 Out-of-State |
| More$8,620 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,006 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,060 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower940 SAT 16 ACT |
| Easier89.51% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.73% |
| Lower20.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.48% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,327 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,803 |
| Larger9,905 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,264 |
| Smaller1,422 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,539 |
| Smaller2,653 | Online Student Population | Larger9,132 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower37% |
| Lower29% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher36% |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower59% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,441) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,612) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 762 | Number of faculties | 565 |
| Lower$70,509 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,043 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.