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Overview |
Austin College | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Austin College | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin College | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $203 |
Diversity |
Austin College | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Austin College | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or TAMUK?
- Austin College is 770.9% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.7% higher at Austin College than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($44,740.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Austin College ($11,347 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 37.5% lower than costs at Austin College ($9,425 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Texas A&M University Kingsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 208.1% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($33,033 vs. $10,723)
Austin College vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 228 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (75% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $8,300 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $6,364 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($19,636 vs. $26,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($203 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/