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Overview |
Austin College | UNT | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Austin College | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin College | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
Austin College | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Austin College | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or UNT?
- Austin College is 439.4% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.4% higher at Austin College than University of North Texas ($44,740.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than Austin College ($15,283 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 24.5% lower than costs at Austin College ($10,412 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than University of North Texas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 260.7% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($33,033 vs. $9,159)
Austin College vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 72 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or UNT? 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 UNT and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than University of North Texas (75% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $7,600 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- UNT graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT 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/