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Baylor SMU Texas A&M UT Austin Trinity Austin College UT Arlington USD Rice UNT Texas Tech DBU| Southwestern University | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | TCU | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,457 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,558 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,558 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,628 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,687 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,956 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
SU | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,585 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 2,573 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.1% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SU | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $222 |
Diversity |
SU | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SU | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 52% | ||
Campus |
SU | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 1,457 students)
SU vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 13% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $50,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at TCU than Southwestern University ($57,130.00 vs. $50,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern University than TCU ($30,687 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 8.6% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($13,628 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than Texas Christian University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($33,813 vs. $32,956)
SU vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or SU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 52 points higher than at SU (1168)
- Incoming TCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SU (3.5)
- TCU has a higher acceptance rate (42.6%) than SU (39.1%)
SU vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or TCU? 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 TCU and SU.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Southwestern University (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $57,400)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,393 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,893)
- TCU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/