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Baylor SMU Texas A&M UT Austin Trinity SU UT Arlington USD Rice UNT Texas Tech UT Dallas| Austin College | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | TCU | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Austin College | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Austin College | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Austin College | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at TCU than Austin College ($53,890.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than TCU ($24,739 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 10% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($12,958 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 17.8% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($33,033 vs. $28,048)
Austin College vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 55 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming TCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- TCU has a higher acceptance rate (56.1%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or TCU? 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 TCU and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Texas Christian University (75% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $54,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/