Abilene Christian University vs. University of St Thomas

Comparable Facts

Compare Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX with University of St Thomas in Houston, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Abilene Christian University is larger than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (5,219 students vs. 4,301 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Abilene Christian University is located in Abilene, TX (Midsize City setting); University of St Thomas is in Houston, TX (Large City setting).
• Abilene Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of St Thomas is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Abilene Christian University 13:1; University of St Thomas 16:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 25.4% lower than at Abilene Christian University ($10,840 vs. $14,540).
• Out-of-state tuition is 27.6% higher at Abilene Christian University than at University of St Thomas (about $9,566 more per year; $44,200 vs. $34,634).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Abilene Christian University than at University of St Thomas (100% vs. 93%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 22.6% larger than aid received by University of St Thomas students ($30,542 vs. $24,902).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 4 points higher at Abilene Christian University than at University of St Thomas (25 vs. 21, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Abilene Christian University and University of St Thomas.
• Typical fall application deadline: Abilene Christian University Feb 15, 2027; University of St Thomas Aug 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Abilene Christian University average a 3.65 high school GPA, 0.12 higher than at University of St Thomas (3.53).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.1% at Abilene Christian University vs. 29.7% at University of St Thomas.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of St Thomas graduates have a $3,325 lower median loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates ($22,000 vs. $25,325).
• Among borrowers, University of St Thomas graduates have an estimated $34 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Abilene Christian University graduates ($227 vs. $261).
• More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation (69% vs. 59%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.