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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $263 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 1,876 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or Edgewood College?
- Abilene Christian University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Abilene Christian University than Edgewood College ($40,300.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edgewood College than Abilene Christian University ($28,189 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 5.4% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($11,500 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 35.3% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($26,280 vs. $19,418)
Abilene Christian University vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 42 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Edgewood College (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates of Abilene Christian University and Edgewood College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,000 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $175 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($25,325 vs. $25,500)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($261 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/