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Baylor UT Austin Trinity College SMU Texas A&M Rice Rhodes College SU TCU Tulane UTSA UT Dallas| Austin College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Austin College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Austin College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Austin College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Trinity University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Trinity than Austin College ($48,648.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Trinity ($24,739 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 9.1% lower than costs at Trinity University ($12,958 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Austin College ($33,614 vs. $33,033)
Austin College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 129 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Austin College has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Austin College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Austin College (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $54,600)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/