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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin College is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Austin College?
- Agnes Scott College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Agnes Scott College than Austin College ($45,456.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than Austin College ($24,305 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 3.2% lower than costs at Agnes Scott College ($12,958 vs. $13,375)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 3.7% larger than aid received Austin College ($34,267 vs. $33,033)
Agnes Scott College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Agnes Scott College has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or Austin College? 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 Austin College and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Agnes Scott College (75% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $41,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Agnes Scott College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/