| TSU vs. SFA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#378 in National Universities #55 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #358 in National Universities #48 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,637 Texas Residents $21,473 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,128 Texas Residents $20,968 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,328 Texas Residents $15,528 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,829 Texas Residents $15,209 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,030 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,670 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower900 SAT 17 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,060 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier96.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter93.99% |
| Favorable17.89% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.11% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank 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 | ||
| Smaller8,704 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,472 |
| Smaller6,844 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,129 |
| Larger1,860 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,343 |
| Smaller753 | Online Student Population | Larger1,998 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower22% | Graduate Rate | Higher53% |
| Lower24% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Lower66% | Retention Rate | Higher72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,769) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,441) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 634 | Number of faculty | 678 |
| Higher$78,684 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,736 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.