Best private colleges in Texas

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- Location: Houston, TX
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Net price: $20,130
- SAT range: 1040-1220
- Niche grade:  B+
#10. University of St. Thomas - Texas
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- Location: Abilene, TX
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Net price: $29,734
- SAT range: 1050-1270
- Niche grade:  B+
#9. Abilene Christian University
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- Location: Irving, TX
- Acceptance rate: 58%
- Net price: $25,620
- SAT range: 1110-1390
- Niche grade:  B+
#8. University of Dallas
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- Location: Longview, TX
- Acceptance rate: 54%
- Net price: $25,932
- SAT range: 1130-1370
- Niche grade:  B+
#7. LeTourneau University
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- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- Net price: $21,161
- SAT range: 920-1160
- Niche grade:  B+
#6. University of the Incarnate Word
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- Location: Waco, TX
- Acceptance rate: 57%
- Net price: $46,039
- SAT range: 1160-1350
- Niche grade:  A-
#5. Baylor University
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- Location: Fort Worth, TX
- Acceptance rate: 54%
- Net price: $42,574
- SAT range: 1130-1350
- Niche grade:  A
#4. Texas Christian University
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- Location: Dallas, TX
- Acceptance rate: 53%
- Net price: $41,986
- SAT range: 1340-1510
- Niche grade:  A
#3. Southern Methodist University
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- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Acceptance rate: 34%
- Net price: $27,356
- SAT range: 1280-1440
- Niche grade:  A
#2. Trinity University
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- Location: Houston, TX
- Acceptance rate: 9%
- Net price: $18,521
- SAT range: 1490-1570
- Niche grade:  A+

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin, additional writing by Lauren Liebhaber, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 46 states.

#1. Rice University
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