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Overview |
Spelman | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,633 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #324 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,915 | $42,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,915 | $42,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,293 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,403 | $28,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,994 | $27,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,610 | 10,510 | ||
| Admitted | 3,617 | 6,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.1% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Spelman | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Spelman | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (5,114 students vs. 3,633 students)
Spelman vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 56.4% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($42,100.00 vs. $26,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Abilene Christian University than Spelman College ($42,100.00 vs. $26,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than Spelman ($28,311 vs. $37,403)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 30.3% lower than costs at Spelman College ($12,500 vs. $16,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Spelman College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 132.7% larger than aid received Spelman College ($27,914 vs. $11,994)
Spelman vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 77 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Abilene Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than Spelman (34.1%)
Spelman vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Abilene Christian University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/