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Overview |
Austin College | DBU | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Austin College | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Austin College | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $224 |
Diversity |
Austin College | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Austin College | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | DBU | ||
| 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
- Dallas Baptist University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (4,348 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or DBU?
- Austin College is 32.3% more expensive to attend than DBU for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at Austin College than Dallas Baptist University ($44,740.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than DBU ($24,739 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 38.6% lower than costs at Austin College ($9,351 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Dallas Baptist University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 75.7% larger than aid received Dallas Baptist University ($33,033 vs. $18,797)
Austin College vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 110 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or DBU? 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 DBU and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Dallas Baptist University (75% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $6,900 more per year than DBU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $47,700)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($21,750 vs. $26,000)
- DBU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($224 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/