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Overview |
Austin College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Austin College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Austin College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Austin College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Austin College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (3,470 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Austin College ($49,886.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($24,739 vs. $27,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 7.1% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($12,958 vs. $13,876)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Saint Edward's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 17.4% larger than aid received Austin College ($38,787 vs. $33,033)
Austin College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 30 points higher than at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (1135)
- Incoming Austin College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (25)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Saint Edward's University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $500 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $54,600)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $729 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($25,271 vs. $26,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/