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Texas Tech DBU Texas A&M Baylor Tarleton Albion College Texas State UT Dallas UNT ORU OC Harding University| Spring Arbor University | Abilene Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SAU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SAU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SAU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $261 |
Diversity |
SAU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
SAU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
SAU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 29.9% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Abilene Christian University than Spring Arbor University ($40,300.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Abilene Christian University ($22,375 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 8% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($10,652 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 27.1% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($26,280 vs. $20,677)
SAU vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 19 points higher than at SAU (1073)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SAU (3.61)
- Abilene Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and SAU.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than Spring Arbor University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $3,400 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $1,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $25,325)
- SAU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($248 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/