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UT Dallas Texas A&M Baylor SMU UTSA Michigan UT Arlington Florida Rice Purdue UW-Seattle UH| The University of Texas at Austin | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Austin | TCU | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,384 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utexas.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Austin | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,698 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,070 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,058 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,434 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,321 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 89% |
Admission |
UT Austin | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,055 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 18,830 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1500 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UT Austin | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Austin | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $222 |
Diversity |
UT Austin | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UT Austin | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 52% | ||
Campus |
UT Austin | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than TCU based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 12,273 students)
UT Austin vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Austin or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 360.7% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $11,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at TCU than The University of Texas at Austin ($53,890.00 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 TCU ($17,434 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Austin are 9.1% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($13,058 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than The University of Texas at Austin (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 237.1% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($28,048 vs. $8,321)
UT Austin vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Austin or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or UT Austin .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 77 points higher than at TCU (1220)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at TCU (28)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at TCU (3.68)
- TCU has a higher acceptance rate (56.1%) than UT Austin (31.4%)
UT Austin vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Austin or TCU? 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 TCU and UT Austin.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than Texas Christian University (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $11,000 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,250)
- TCU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Austin students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/