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UT Dallas Texas A&M William & Mary UNC Chapel Hill UTSA Michigan JMU Virginia Tech SMU UT Arlington Florida Rice| The University of Texas at Austin | University of Virginia Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Austin | UVA | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,384 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utexas.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Austin | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,698 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,070 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,058 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,434 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,321 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 34% |
Admission |
UT Austin | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,055 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 18,830 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1500 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UT Austin | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Austin | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,600 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $201 |
Diversity |
UT Austin | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UT Austin | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UT Austin | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than UVA based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 26,082 students)
UT Austin vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Austin or UVA?
- University of Virginia Main Campus is 45.2% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($16,980.00 vs. $11,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at UVA than The University of Texas at Austin ($51,870.00 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 UVA ($17,434 vs. $19,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 1.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($12,890 vs. $13,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Austin than University of Virginia Main Campus (86% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 222.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($26,818 vs. $8,321)
UT Austin vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Austin or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or UT Austin .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 67 points higher than at UT Austin (1297)
- Incoming UVA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UT Austin (29)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at UT Austin (3.8)
- UT Austin has a higher acceptance rate (31.4%) than UVA (18.7%)
UT Austin vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Austin or UVA? 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 UVA and UT Austin.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than The University of Texas at Austin (94% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $8,600 more per year than UT Austin graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $68,600)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,250)
- UVA graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Austin 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/