- Texas Christian University (TCU) is a private school while The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- TCU has more expensive tuition of $57,220 than UT Austin ($42,778).
- UT Austin has tighter acceptance rate of 36.49% than TCU (41.08%).
- UT Austin has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than TCU (1,260).
- UT Austin is larger with 52,384 students than TCU (12,273 students).
Texas Christian University View More Rivals | The University of Texas at Austin View More Rivals | |
| #114 in National Universities #7 in Texas | Rankings | #32 in National Universities #2 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fort Worth, TX | Location | Austin, TX |
TCU| Known as | UT Austin | |
| 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $57,220 | Undergraduate | $11,678 Texas residents $42,778 out-of-state |
| $35,778 | Graduate | $12,012 Texas residents $22,954 out-of-state |
| $28,896 | Financial Aid | $10,302 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 41.08% | Acceptance Rate | 36.49% |
| 24.11% | Yield | 45.01% |
| 1,260 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,273 | Total Students | 52,384 |
| 10,523 | Undergraduate | 41,309 |
| 1,750 | Graduate | 11,075 |
| 245 | Online Enrollment | 375 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $62,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $73,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,304) $8,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,953) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 725 Full-time 317 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,801 Full-time 518 Part-time |
| 2,279 Full-time 410 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 13,961 Full-time 2,646 Part-time |
| $114,593 for Faculties $79,584 Part-time | Average Salary | $127,498 for Faculties $73,243 Part-time |