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Overview |
TCU | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Fort Worth, TX | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,785 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #107 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcu.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCU | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,130 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,130 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,005 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,813 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
TCU | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,517 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 8,740 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1375 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 |
TCU | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCU | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $272 |
Diversity |
TCU | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
TCU | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 48% | ||
Campus |
TCU | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Gonzaga based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 7,306 students)
TCU vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCU or Gonzaga?
- Texas Christian University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $52,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at TCU than Gonzaga University ($57,130.00 vs. $52,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Christian University than Gonzaga ($39,005 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 1.9% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($14,800 vs. $15,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 16% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($33,813 vs. $29,150)
TCU vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCU or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or TCU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 15 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming TCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than TCU (42.6%)
TCU vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCU or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and TCU.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Texas Christian University (83% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $4,000 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,894 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,394)
- TCU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($222 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/