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Tarleton Trinity SU Baylor UNT SHSU UT Dallas University of Dallas MSU Texas A&M Hendrix College UT Arlington| Austin College | Texas A&M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 12,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,290 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,290 | $17,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,495 | $9,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,777 | $11,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,022 | $11,573 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Austin College | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,474 | 8,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,554 | 7,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Austin College | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $212 |
Diversity |
Austin College | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Austin College | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (12,013 students vs. 1,136 students)
Austin College vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or A&M Commerce?
- Austin College is 866.4% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($46,290.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.2% higher at Austin College than Texas A&M University Commerce ($46,290.00 vs. $17,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than Austin College ($11,902 vs. $24,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 37.6% lower than costs at Austin College ($9,808 vs. $13,495)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Texas A&M University Commerce (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 202.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Commerce ($35,022 vs. $11,573)
Austin College vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 185 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Austin College (46.7%)
Austin College vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (75% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $13,400 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $5,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($20,514 vs. $26,000)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($212 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/