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Overview |
Austin College | SU | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Austin College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Austin College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Austin College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | SU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or SU?
- Southwestern University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at SU than Austin College ($48,450.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than SU ($24,739 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 5.3% lower than costs at Austin College ($12,300 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 7.9% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($33,033 vs. $30,609)
Austin College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 3 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at SU (3.5)
- Austin College has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than SU (44.8%)
Austin College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or SU? 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 SU and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Southwestern University (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $54,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $893 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,893)
- Austin College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/