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Trinity SU Baylor UT Dallas University of Dallas Hendrix College TCU UT Austin Tulsa University SMU UNT Rice| Austin College | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | SVU | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Austin College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $244 |
Diversity |
Austin College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Austin College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | SVU | ||
| 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
- Austin College is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (1,182 students vs. 1,053 students)
Austin College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or SVU?
- Austin College is 137.2% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.2% higher at Austin College than Southern Virginia University ($44,740.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Austin College ($23,274 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 41.6% lower than costs at Austin College ($9,150 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 303.4% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($33,033 vs. $8,188)
Austin College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 124 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or SVU? 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 SVU and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Southern Virginia University (75% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $14,000 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/