- Both The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) and Texas A & M University-College Station (TAMU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- UT Austin has more expensive tuition of $42,778 than TAMU ($40,328).
- UT Austin has tighter acceptance rate of 36.49% than TAMU (70.54%).
- UT Austin has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than TAMU (1,270).
- TAMU is larger with 74,014 students than UT Austin (52,384 students).
The University of Texas at Austin View More Rivals | Texas A & M University-College Station View More Rivals | |
| #32 in National Universities #2 in Texas | Rankings | #58 in National Universities #3 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Austin, TX | Location | College Station, TX |
UT Austin| Known as | TAMU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,678 Texas residents $42,778 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,099 Texas residents $40,328 out-of-state |
| $12,012 Texas residents $22,954 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,093 Texas residents $24,090 out-of-state |
| $10,302 | Financial Aid | $10,800 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 36.49% | Acceptance Rate | 70.54% |
| 45.01% | Yield | 45.00% |
| 1,370 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 52,384 | Total Students | 74,014 |
| 41,309 | Undergraduate | 57,512 |
| 11,075 | Graduate | 16,502 |
| 375 | Online Enrollment | 3,414 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 87% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% | |
| 95% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $73,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,953) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,306) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 2,801 Full-time 518 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 3,299 Full-time 583 Part-time |
| 13,961 Full-time 2,646 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 10,467 Full-time 793 Part-time |
| $127,498 for Faculties $73,243 Part-time | Average Salary | $116,585 for Faculties $67,426 Part-time |