| SFA vs. NSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#358 in National Universities #48 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #12 in Federal Region VI Universities #11 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,600 Texas Residents $20,680 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,864 Louisiana Residents $19,652 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,433 Texas Residents $14,993 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,758 Louisiana Residents $20,546 Out-of-State |
| More$8,620 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,866 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,060 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter89.51% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.93% |
| Lower20.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable35.88% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 | ||
| Larger11,327 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,389 |
| Larger9,905 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,405 |
| Larger1,422 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller984 |
| Smaller2,653 | Online Student Population | Larger5,349 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower61% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,441) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) |
| Faculties | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 762 | Number of faculties | 551 |
| Higher$70,509 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$63,343 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.