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Overview |
WSU | Austin College | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
WSU | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WSU | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 1,182 students)
WSU vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Austin College?
- Austin College is 553.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176% higher at Austin College than Wichita State University ($44,740.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Austin College ($13,553 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 2.8% lower than costs at Austin College ($12,610 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 364.6% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($33,033 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 76 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Austin College (54.4%)
WSU vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Austin College? 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 Austin College and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Wichita State University (75% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $10,800 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/