Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Baylor Trinity Austin College Texas Tech DBU UT Austin University of Dallas TCU Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's SMU| Abilene Christian University | Southwestern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Abilene Christian University | SU | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Abilene Christian University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $48,450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | SU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | SU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $278 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | SU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | SU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 1,483 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or SU?
- Southwestern University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at SU than Abilene Christian University ($48,450.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than SU ($28,978 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 7% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($11,500 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($30,609 vs. $26,280)
Abilene Christian University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 76 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SU (3.5)
- Abilene Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than SU (44.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or SU? 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 SU and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Abilene Christian University (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,568 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($25,325 vs. $26,893)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($261 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/