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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | SPU | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $264 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | SPU | ||
| 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
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 3,118 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or SPU?
- Abilene Christian University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Abilene Christian University than Seattle Pacific University ($40,300.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Abilene Christian University ($26,549 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 25.3% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($11,500 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($26,280 vs. $25,359)
Abilene Christian University vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 53 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming SPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or SPU? 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 SPU and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Abilene Christian University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $278 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($25,325 vs. $25,603)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($261 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/