| Houston vs. SFA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#137 in National Universities #10 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #358 in National Universities #48 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very 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$9,717 Texas Residents $22,547 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,128 Texas Residents $20,968 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,051 Texas Residents $19,231 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,829 Texas Residents $15,209 Out-of-State |
| More$8,853 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,670 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,060 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter73.92% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.99% |
| Favorable26.52% | 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger47,980 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,472 |
| Larger39,257 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,129 |
| Larger8,723 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,343 |
| Larger5,933 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,998 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher65% | Graduate Rate | Lower53% |
| Lower6% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,397) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,441) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,710) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,020 | Number of faculty | 678 |
| Higher$120,147 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,736 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.