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Trinity SU Baylor UT Dallas University of Dallas Hendrix College TCU Old Dominion UT Austin Tulsa University SMU UNT| Austin College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | VWC | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Austin College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Austin College | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Austin College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Austin College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or VWC?
- Austin College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Austin College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($44,740.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Austin College ($23,046 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 17.1% lower than costs at Austin College ($11,070 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Austin College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 19.8% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($33,033 vs. $27,568)
Austin College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 183 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or VWC? 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 VWC and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (75% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $12,900 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $41,700)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC 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/