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UT Dallas Purdue Texas A&M UTSA Michigan Iowa Michigan State SMU UT Arlington Florida Rice UW-Seattle| The University of Texas at Austin | Indiana University Bloomington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Austin | IU | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,082 | 47,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | #209 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utexas.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Austin | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,678 | $10,312 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $39,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,136 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,036 | $16,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,060 | $9,857 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 74% |
Admission |
UT Austin | IU | ||
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| Applied | 66,109 | 54,279 | ||
| Admitted | 19,253 | 43,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.1% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1490 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Austin | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Austin | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,600 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $232 |
Diversity |
UT Austin | IU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UT Austin | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UT Austin | IU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than IU based on total student enrollment (53,082 students vs. 47,527 students)
UT Austin vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Austin or IU?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 13.2% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($11,678.00 vs. $10,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at UT Austin than Indiana University Bloomington ($42,778.00 vs. $39,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than UT Austin ($16,282 vs. $18,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 5.7% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($13,380 vs. $14,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Bloomington than The University of Texas at Austin (74% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Austin students is 22.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($12,060 vs. $9,857)
UT Austin vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Austin or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or UT Austin .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 98 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than UT Austin (29.1%)
UT Austin vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Austin or IU? 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 IU and UT Austin.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $12,400 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $56,200)
- The University of Texas at Austin students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($22,250 vs. $22,500)
- UT Austin graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/