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Overview |
USciences | Austin College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1042 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $46,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $46,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $13,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $35,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
USciences | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,474 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
USciences | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
USciences | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
USciences | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 8% | ||
Campus |
USciences | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Sciences is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,136 students)
USciences vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or Austin College?
- Austin College is 79.4% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($46,290.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at Austin College than University of the Sciences ($46,290.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 30.4% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($13,495 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($35,022 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or USciences .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 20 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming USciences students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have at the same average high school GPA (3.63) as students at Austin College (3.63)
USciences vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences or Austin College? 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 Austin College and USciences.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than University of the Sciences (75% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $36,500 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $54,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/