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Overview |
Austin College | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 2,345 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,290 | $49,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,290 | $49,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,495 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,777 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,022 | $38,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Austin College | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,474 | 4,740 | ||
| Admitted | 2,554 | 4,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Austin College | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Austin College | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Austin College | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | Whitworth University | ||
| 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
- Whitworth University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (2,345 students vs. 1,136 students)
Austin College vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($49,600.00 vs. $46,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Whitworth University than Austin College ($49,600.00 vs. $46,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Whitworth University ($24,777 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 1.5% lower than costs at Whitworth University ($13,495 vs. $13,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Whitworth University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Austin College ($38,334 vs. $35,022)
Austin College vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or Austin College .
- Accepted freshman Whitworth University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Whitworth University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Austin College (46.7%)
Austin College vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or Whitworth University? 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 Whitworth University and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Austin College (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,200)
- Whitworth University and Austin College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Whitworth University and Austin College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whitworth University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/