| Austin vs. TCU |
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|---|---|---|
#16 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #90 in National Universities #7 in Texas Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$48,121 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$61,740 |
| expensive$60,300 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$38,658 |
| More$33,729 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$30,764 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,200 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier47.65% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.49% |
| Lower14.18% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.72% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,217 | Total Enrollment | Larger12,938 |
| Smaller1,165 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,049 |
| Smaller52 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,889 |
| - | Online Student Population | 318 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower67% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,208) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,304) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,520) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,850) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 121 | Number of faculty | 1,179 |
| Lower$77,595 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$126,105 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.