Might as well go for the Canon EOS 60D. It's a semi Pro camera that has better specs than the T3. If you can look around right you can get it for around the same price as the T3, maybe cheaper.
Here's a link that does a quick comparison
http://digital-cameras.findthebest.c...n-EOS-Rebel-T3
(I've seen the 60D go for as low as 500 used, so don't trust the pricing they give)
Aside from that, the 60D has a better build than the T3. The 60D has a nice solid build that fits nicely into your hand. It feels durable and like it'll last. The T3 is built from plastic which feels cheap. Another big thing is layout; the 60D has dials which allow you to change settings in the fly, which is really useful when you're on a time constraint and need to get a good shot in, whether film or pictures. The T3 doesn't have that, and in order to change settings you have to go through a series of buttons.
That being said, make sure the camera you're looking at is the T3 and not the T3i, as the T3i has different specs, and in my opinion, is better than the T3
