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UT Dallas Texas A&M UTSA Michigan SMU UT Arlington Florida Rice Purdue UW-Seattle UH UC Berkeley| Southwestern University | The University of Texas at Austin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,483 | 52,384 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | #100 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,450 | $11,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,450 | $41,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,014 | $17,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,609 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
SU | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,557 | 60,055 | ||
| Admitted | 2,489 | 18,830 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 31.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1355 | 1230/1500 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SU | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $230 |
Diversity |
SU | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SU | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
SU | UT Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 1,483 students)
SU vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or UT Austin?
- Southwestern University is 314.2% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $11,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at SU than The University of Texas at Austin ($48,450.00 vs. $41,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Austin than SU ($17,434 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 6.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($12,300 vs. $13,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than The University of Texas at Austin (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 267.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($30,609 vs. $8,321)
SU vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or SU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 129 points higher than at SU (1168)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at SU (3.5)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than UT Austin (31.4%)
SU vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and SU.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than Southwestern University (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $11,200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $57,400)
- The University of Texas at Austin students graduate with a $4,643 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,893)
- UT Austin graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($230 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Austin 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/