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UT Dallas IU Texas A&M UTSA Virginia Tech Michigan Illinois SMU Rose-Hulman UT Arlington Wisconsin Florida| The University of Texas at Austin | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Austin | Purdue | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 52,384 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utexas.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Austin | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,698 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,070 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,058 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,434 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,321 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 48% |
Admission |
UT Austin | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,055 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 18,830 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1500 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
UT Austin | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Austin | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,600 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $222 |
Diversity |
UT Austin | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UT Austin | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UT Austin | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than Purdue based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 51,528 students)
UT Austin vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Austin or Purdue?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($11,698.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at UT Austin than Purdue University Main Campus ($41,070.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than UT Austin ($12,576 vs. $17,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 30.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($10,030 vs. $13,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Austin than Purdue University Main Campus (86% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Main Campus students is 7.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($8,950 vs. $8,321)
UT Austin vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Austin or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or UT Austin .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 66 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than UT Austin (31.4%)
UT Austin vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Austin or Purdue? 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 Purdue and UT Austin.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $7,400 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $61,200)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,250)
- Purdue graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Austin students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/