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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $149 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 2,110 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or A&M-Texarkana?
- Abilene Christian University is 561.7% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at Abilene Christian University than Texas A&M University Texarkana ($40,300.00 vs. $18,819.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Abilene Christian University ($10,646 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Texarkana are 0.2% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($11,476 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Texas A&M University Texarkana (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 136.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Texarkana ($26,280 vs. $11,114)
Abilene Christian University vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 97 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Abilene Christian University.
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $8,100 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $10,821 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($14,504 vs. $25,325)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($149 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/