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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | UTSA | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $237 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 5,079 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or UTSA?
- Abilene Christian University is 577.2% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.7% higher at Abilene Christian University than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($40,300.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Abilene Christian University ($12,664 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 4.1% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($11,046 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 194.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($26,280 vs. $8,934)
Abilene Christian University vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 49 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (60% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $1,900 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $46,000)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $2,342 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($22,983 vs. $25,325)
- UTSA graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($237 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/