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Overview |
AU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,710 | $42,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,710 | $42,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,222 | $28,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,586 | $27,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,732 | 10,510 | ||
| Admitted | 2,499 | 6,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
AU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $261 |
Diversity |
AU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 15% | ||
Campus |
AU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (5,114 students vs. 4,325 students)
AU vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($42,100.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Abilene Christian University than Anderson University ($42,100.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Abilene Christian University ($22,222 vs. $28,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 1.7% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($12,290 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 9.1% larger than aid received Anderson University ($27,914 vs. $25,586)
AU vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 14 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Abilene Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than AU (52.8%)
AU vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and AU.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Anderson University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $8,500 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,500)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,537 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($25,325 vs. $26,862)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($261 vs. $277)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/