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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,114 | 6,562 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,100 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,100 | $18,493 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,823 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,311 | $10,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,914 | $11,699 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,510 | 7,915 | ||
| Admitted | 6,714 | 7,305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $203 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (6,562 students vs. 5,114 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or TAMUK?
- Abilene Christian University is 719.5% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($42,100.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.7% higher at Abilene Christian University than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($42,100.00 vs. $18,493.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Abilene Christian University ($10,474 vs. $28,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 15.5% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($10,823 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 138.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($27,914 vs. $11,699)
Abilene Christian University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 155 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Abilene Christian University (63.9%)
Abilene Christian University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $300 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $46,000)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $5,689 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $25,325)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($203 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/