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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | TCU | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $222 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 5,079 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 33.7% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at TCU than Abilene Christian University ($53,890.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than TCU ($28,978 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 23.9% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($11,500 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($28,048 vs. $26,280)
Abilene Christian University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 128 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming TCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Abilene Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than TCU (56.1%)
Abilene Christian University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or TCU? 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 TCU and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Abilene Christian University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,000)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $3,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,325)
- TCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($222 vs. $261)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/