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Trinity SU Baylor UT Dallas University of Dallas University of Lynchburg Hendrix College TCU UT Austin Longwood University EMU Tulsa University| Austin College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | BC | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,290 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,290 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,495 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,777 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,022 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Austin College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,474 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 2,554 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Austin College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Austin College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,436 students vs. 1,136 students)
Austin College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or BC?
- Austin College is 14.9% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($46,290.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Austin College than Bridgewater College ($46,290.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Austin College ($19,660 vs. $24,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 6.5% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,495 vs. $14,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Austin College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Austin College ($36,350 vs. $35,022)
Austin College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 131 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Austin College (46.7%)
Austin College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or BC? 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 BC and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Bridgewater College (75% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $11,500 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,100)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/