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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | UH | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,114 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,100 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,100 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,311 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,914 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,510 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 6,714 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1290 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $204 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | UH | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 5,114 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or UH?
- Abilene Christian University is 384.7% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($42,100.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.9% higher at Abilene Christian University than University of Houston ($42,100.00 vs. $21,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Abilene Christian University ($13,738 vs. $28,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 15.4% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($10,830 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than University of Houston (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 141.7% larger than aid received University of Houston ($27,914 vs. $11,551)
Abilene Christian University vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 62 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming UH 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 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UH (3.46)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Abilene Christian University (63.9%)
Abilene Christian University vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or UH? 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 UH and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than University of Houston (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $13,000 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $46,000)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $5,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,325)
- UH graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($204 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/