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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,114 | 3,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,100 | $50,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,100 | $50,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $14,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,311 | $28,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,914 | $37,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,510 | 5,611 | ||
| Admitted | 6,714 | 4,696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1030/1235 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $261 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (5,114 students vs. 3,309 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $42,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Abilene Christian University ($50,484.00 vs. $42,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($28,311 vs. $28,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 12.1% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($12,500 vs. $14,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 33.2% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($37,176 vs. $27,914)
Abilene Christian University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 43 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (25)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Abilene Christian University (63.9%)
Abilene Christian University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Abilene Christian University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,000)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $54 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $25,325)
- Saint Edward's University and Abilene Christian University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($261 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/