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Trinity SU Baylor Texas Tech UT Dallas UT Arlington UT Austin SFASU University of Dallas UH UNT Hendrix College| Austin College | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Austin College | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin College | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $192 |
Diversity |
Austin College | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Austin College | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or UT Tyler?
- Austin College is 505.1% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at Austin College than The University of Texas at Tyler ($44,740.00 vs. $23,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than Austin College ($13,248 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 30.8% lower than costs at Austin College ($9,908 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than The University of Texas at Tyler (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 243.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($33,033 vs. $9,612)
Austin College vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 106 points higher than at UT Tyler (1059)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (75% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $5,500 more per year than UT Tyler graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $49,100)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $7,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($18,632 vs. $26,000)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($192 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/