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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas State LSU Rice HBU Trinity| Austin College | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | UH | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Austin College | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin College | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Austin College | UH | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Austin College | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or UH?
- Austin College is 415.1% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.3% higher at Austin College than University of Houston ($44,740.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Austin College ($14,056 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 24.4% lower than costs at Austin College ($10,418 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than University of Houston (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 188.3% larger than aid received University of Houston ($33,033 vs. $11,457)
Austin College vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 11 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UH (3.46)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or UH? 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 UH and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than University of Houston (75% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $4,400 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $54,600)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- UH graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/