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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $227 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 3,588 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or University of St Thomas?
- Abilene Christian University is 27% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Abilene Christian University than University of St Thomas ($40,300.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Abilene Christian University ($19,207 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 17.8% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($9,760 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 13.4% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($26,280 vs. $23,181)
Abilene Christian University vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 11 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than University of St Thomas (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $11,200 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $46,000)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,325)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($227 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/