College comparison

UT Austin vs Trinity University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	UT Austin Austin, TX	Trinity University San Antonio, TX
Acceptance rateTrinity University is more selective	27%	26%
SAT (25–75)	1250–1510	1340–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	42,855	2,505
Avg net price	$19,857	$23,464
Median earnings (10 yr)UT Austin reports higher median earnings	$75,121	$71,668
Graduation rate	89%	84%
Median debt	$20,500	$22,954
Economic mobility	—	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is The University of Texas at Austin or Trinity University harder to get into?

Trinity University is more selective: The University of Texas at Austin's acceptance rate is approximately 27% and Trinity University's is approximately 26% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Austin vs Trinity University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1250–1510 at The University of Texas at Austin and 1340–1500 at Trinity University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.