Trinity University (TX) vs University of Texas at Austin

Trinity University (TX) is the more selective of the two at 26%, versus 27% at University of Texas at Austin. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Trinity University (TX) and University of Texas at Austin are almost equally selective (26% vs 27%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. Trinity University (TX) leans more on recommendations, interview, talent / ability, while University of Texas at Austin puts more weight on class rank, standardized test scores. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Trinity University (TX)'s admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1230 and University of Texas at Austin's is around 1460. Admitted students at University of Texas at Austin post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.