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TCU Baylor UT Austin UT Dallas Texas A&M Tulane Rice Trinity SCU SU Pepperdine UNT| Austin College | Southern Methodist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | SMU | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Austin College | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin College | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Austin College | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Austin College | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or SMU?
- Southern Methodist University is 23% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($55,012.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at SMU than Austin College ($55,012.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than SMU ($24,739 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 37% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($12,958 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Southern Methodist University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Methodist University students is 7% larger than aid received Austin College ($35,344 vs. $33,033)
Austin College vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Methodist University (1330) is 165 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming SMU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman SMU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Austin College has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than SMU (52.3%)
Austin College vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or SMU? 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 SMU and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is the same as at Southern Methodist University (75% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $54,600)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- SMU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More SMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/