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Trinity SU Baylor UT Dallas Texas Tech DBU University of Dallas Hendrix College Texas A&M TCU UT Austin Tarleton| Abilene Christian University | Austin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | Austin College | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1160/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $268 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 1,182 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or Austin College?
- Austin College is 11% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Austin College than Abilene Christian University ($44,740.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Abilene Christian University ($24,739 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 12.7% lower than costs at Austin College ($11,500 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 25.7% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($33,033 vs. $26,280)
Abilene Christian University vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 73 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Abilene Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Abilene Christian University vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or Austin College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Austin College and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Abilene Christian University (75% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $675 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($25,325 vs. $26,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/