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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova FIU Florida JU| The University of Tampa | Abilene Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UT | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UT | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $261 |
Diversity |
UT | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
UT | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UT | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 5,079 students)
UT vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 34.2% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Abilene Christian University than The University of Tampa ($40,300.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than UT ($28,978 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 5.7% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($11,500 vs. $12,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 87.3% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($26,280 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT 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 UT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is the same at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UT (3.5)
- Abilene Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT 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 UT.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than The University of Tampa (60% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $5,800 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $232 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($25,325 vs. $25,557)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($261 vs. $264)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/