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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,863 | 52,384 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #954 | #100 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,700 | $11,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,700 | $41,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,690 | $13,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,761 | $17,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,594 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 60,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 18,830 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 31.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1230/1500 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Texas | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $230 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | UT Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 1,863 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or UT Austin?
- Concordia University Texas is 196.6% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($34,700.00 vs. $11,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at UT Austin than Concordia University Texas ($41,070.00 vs. $34,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Austin than Concordia University-Texas ($17,434 vs. $24,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Austin are 4.8% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($13,058 vs. $13,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than The University of Texas at Austin (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 195.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($24,594 vs. $8,321)
Concordia University-Texas vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 299 points higher than at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Concordia University-Texas (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than UT Austin (31.4%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and Concordia University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than Concordia University Texas (81% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $22,500 more per year than Concordia University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $46,100)
- The University of Texas at Austin students graduate with a $4,924 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,174)
- UT Austin graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($230 vs. $280)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/