<p>How do they compare in quality of academics, excellence in athletics, and scores required to get into? Thank you</p>
<p>They are comparable, both are flagships. They are seen the same way as Northeastern and BU are in Boston. UT is slightly more difficult to get in, since it automatically takes just the top 8%. A&M takes the top 10%. Beyond that UT is in a large city. A&M has a more rural feel. So, if you like the ranch and country life, perhaps enjoy skeet shooting etc, A&M is for you. If you are looking for a more liberal urban feel, with a music scene, UT could be a better place for you. If you are looking for networking connections after college, esp in the energy industry, A&M is for you. If you r thinking about graduate school, then UT might be slightly better for you.</p>
<p>UT admits like 49% of all applicants lol, don’t worry if you’re decently smart you will get in for sure</p>
<p>In my opinion, both are great choices. Both are very well respected and where one has strengths in one department, the other has strengths in another. If you have a choice between the two and prestige matters, pick the one who’s major is ranked higher. Regardless, they are both great academic and athletic institutions ranking in the Top 60 national schools.</p>
<p>This is coming from a current Longhorn.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone this information is very helpful</p>
<p>Since you are from MA, maybe this is important you: UT/ Austin is more liberal. Texas A&M/ College Station is more conservative. Not that anyone is gonna harass you or anything but the discussions will evolve around what people believe in. If you can manage it either way then fine.</p>
<p>The out-of-state acceptance rate is 36%. The in-state rate is quite a bit higher in part due to the self-selection of in-state applicants because of the top 8% rule – giving some confidence in acceptance and deterring others.</p>
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<p>That is like saying, 50% of the kids score above 650 on the Math II SAT Subject Test, so it must be easy for any high school junior to score over 650. The fact is that it is kids with an average score of 650 on the SAT math section, who have taken precalculus in high school and who are interested in the top colleges that usually take this subject test. The average junior cannot get a 650 on the math ii. In the same way, it is usually, just the kids in the top 8% of their Class in TX who apply to UT. Those who are not in the top 8% with decent credentials do not make it. For example, Abigail Fisher, unweighted GPA 3.6, tons of AP courses, lots of extracurriculars, top 12% Class rank and an SAT of 1800 - rejected. She claims it was racial discrimination. The school says she would not have made it regardless of her race. </p>
<p>Any time there is a school in the top 50 you should know it will be selective.</p>
<p>I have 3.8 gpa uw 4.2 w 2150 SAT good essay good ecs a bunch of AP/Honors
what do you think? could i get into UT?</p>
<p>Just regarding admissions…my son got into A&M, no problem. Did not get into UT, but was CAP’d, did a year at UTSA and is in Austin now for his Soph year.</p>
<p>@BearGWhey, Those are good stats. As long as you scored well on those AP Tests, I think you have a good chance. I believe rach98n is right, many kids who get in under the 10% rule cannot handle the rigor at UT and drop out. This opens up seats for good students to transfer. Also, keep in mind that Business and Engineering are more competitive than other depts at UT.</p>
<p>what, I knew plenty of seniors last year who had stats slightly lower than ‘Abigail’ and got in. But then again, their SAT was probably from 1800-2000. Even if you’re not in the top 8%, get a good SAT score (like a 1900) and you should get in.</p>
<p>Yeah… 1800 is pretty low :/</p>
<p>This question has been asked so many times…</p>
<p>How do you start a thread?</p>
<p>For technical disciplines they are top schools. UT is ranked top 10 in engineering and computer science, A&M is top 20 in engineering. In business UT seems to be making big gains, their McCombs has been also ranked near the top 10 by some. in my view, UT will continue to get better as it seems its the school of choice for most TX high school students who want to stay in state. Its rep among senors is its #1 in TX.</p>