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Sherman, TX · Irving, TX
| Austin College | University of Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,107/yr | $22,610/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,528/yr | $12,711/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,500 | $23,117 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,687/yr | $15,431/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $18,823/yr | $17,075/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,608/yr | $20,384/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,470/yr | $32,608/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $260/mo | $245/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,951/yr | $15,010/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,250/yr | $10,399/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,150/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,211/yr | $2,905/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $61,607/yr | $68,583/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $48,680/yr | $53,930/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $48,680/yr | $53,930/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 26% |
| Students taking federal loans | 50% | 44% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 48% | 53% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1100–1310 | 1120–1370 |
| SAT average | 1212 | 1227 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–29 | 22–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–28 · Math 21–26 | English 23–33 · Math 19–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,474 | 4,179 |
| Students accepted | 2,554 | 2,265 |
| Students who enrolled | 296 | 348 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 19% | 30% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 10% | 13% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 67% | 73% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,296/yr | $58,285/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $43,810–$87,608 | $35,659–$80,012 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 72% | 70% |
| White students graduating | 66% | 75% |
| Black students graduating | 64% | 63% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 62% | 68% |
| Asian students graduating | 92% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,242/yr | $45,950/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 63% | 67% |
| Pell students who graduate | 60% | 67% |
| First-gen students who finish | 64% | 55% |
| Low-income students who finish | 56% | 45% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 19% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,390/yr | $55,859/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 15% · Social Sciences 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 15% · Social Sciences 12% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Social Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Theology & Religious Vocations — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | English Language & Literature — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods — $58,755/yr | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $100,469/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 31% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,165 | 1,403 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 52 | 634 |
| Average professor pay | $8,628/mo | $8,867/mo |
| Full-time professors | 87% | 60% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $54,764 | $77,741 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Sherman, TX | Irving, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1849 | 1956 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Men | 49% | 47% |
| Women | 51% | 53% |
| White students | 47% | 54% |
| Black students | 8% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 29% | 29% |
| Asian students | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 23% | 16% |
| Part-time students | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $17,782/yr | $12,940/yr |
| Endowment | $191.7M | $100.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,198 | 932 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,900/yr | $7,630/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,015/yr | $6,730/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 417 | 219 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $3.5M | $2.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.5M | $2.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $23,390 | $2,784 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.