https://admissions.utexas.edu/enroll/cap/prospective-students/enrollment-reqs
Definitely work to make sure you’re in the top half of the class. It keeps your options open to any CAP program like UTSA. Otherwise, you’d need to enroll at UT-Tyler or UTEP. UT-Austin has a phenomenal journalism program. For journalism and liberal arts, I’m a big fan of CAP.
How did your bf’s brother do in school and in test scores? Per their common data set, GPA, rigor and class rank are all very important at Trinity. Your test score is solid. You may also consider Southwestern which is a bit easier to get into and is a great school in the area. Of course, if you go to a private university, you could go out of state as well. They will look at your family’s earnings and wealth to determine affordability.