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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | UNT | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $206 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 5,079 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or UNT?
- Abilene Christian University is 385.8% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.8% higher at Abilene Christian University than University of North Texas ($40,300.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than Abilene Christian University ($15,283 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 10.4% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($10,412 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than University of North Texas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 186.9% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($26,280 vs. $9,159)
Abilene Christian University vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 1 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or UNT? 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 UNT and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than University of North Texas (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $1,000 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $5,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,325)
- UNT graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($206 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT 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/