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Overview |
WWU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
WWU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WWU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $261 |
Diversity |
WWU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 0% |
Students |
WWU | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 16% | ||
Campus |
WWU | 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 1,508 students)
WWU vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 52.1% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Abilene Christian University than William Woods University ($40,300.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Abilene Christian University ($23,363 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 10% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($10,450 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 28.6% larger than aid received William Woods University ($26,280 vs. $20,431)
WWU vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU 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 WWU .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 57 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Abilene Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than WWU (61.5%)
WWU vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU 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 WWU.
- The graduation rate at Abilene Christian University is higher than William Woods University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Abilene Christian University earn on average $7,400 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $3,888 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $25,325)
- WWU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($221 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/