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Seattle U UW-Seattle PLU Trinity SU Baylor George Fox University UT Dallas University of Dallas Whitworth University Hendrix College TCU| Austin College | Seattle Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | SPU | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 2,659 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,290 | $37,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,290 | $37,965 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,495 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,777 | $26,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,022 | $28,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Austin College | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,474 | 2,806 | ||
| Admitted | 2,554 | 2,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 |
Academics |
Austin College | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $264 |
Diversity |
Austin College | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Austin College | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | SPU | ||
| 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
- Seattle Pacific University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (2,659 students vs. 1,136 students)
Austin College vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or SPU?
- Austin College is 21.9% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($46,290.00 vs. $37,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Austin College than Seattle Pacific University ($46,290.00 vs. $37,965.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than SPU ($24,777 vs. $26,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 14.8% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($13,495 vs. $15,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 24.8% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($35,022 vs. $28,070)
Austin College vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 20 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming SPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Austin College (46.7%)
Austin College vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or SPU? 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 SPU and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Seattle Pacific University (75% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $4,200 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $397 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($25,603 vs. $26,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($264 vs. $268)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/