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Overview |
Austin College | Westminster | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Austin College | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 1166/1373 | ||
| 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 | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Austin College | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Austin College | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | Westminster | ||
| 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
- Westminster College is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,280 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or Westminster?
- Austin College is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Austin College than Westminster College ($44,740.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Westminster ($24,739 vs. $27,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 17.5% lower than costs at Austin College ($11,024 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Austin College as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 18.9% larger than aid received Westminster College ($33,033 vs. $27,787)
Austin College vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 41 points higher than at Westminster (1124)
- Incoming Austin College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Westminster (25)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Westminster has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Westminster College (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $700 more per year than Westminster graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $53,900)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Westminster graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Westminster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/