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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech Trinity UNT SU| Austin College | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | UTSA | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Austin College | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin College | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Austin College | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Austin College | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or UTSA?
- Austin College is 651.8% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145% higher at Austin College than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($44,740.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Austin College ($12,664 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 17.3% lower than costs at Austin College ($11,046 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than The University of Texas at San Antonio (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 269.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($33,033 vs. $8,934)
Austin College vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 122 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (75% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $6,700 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $47,900)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $3,017 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($22,983 vs. $26,000)
- UTSA graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/