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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH Tennessee Florida State Clemson Texas Tech Alabama UofSC Texas A&M Georgia| Auburn University | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 30,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | #244 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $40,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $13,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $13,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $14,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 62% |
Admission |
Auburn | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 29,366 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 19,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1380 | 1170/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $193 |
Diversity |
Auburn | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Auburn | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | UT Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 30,885 students)
Auburn vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at UT Dallas than Auburn University ($40,064.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than Auburn ($13,464 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 11.3% lower than costs at Auburn University ($13,832 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than The University of Texas at Dallas (75% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 25.8% larger than aid received Auburn University ($14,643 vs. $11,644)
Auburn vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 47 points higher than at Auburn (1218)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Auburn (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at UT Dallas (3.78)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or UT Dallas? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UT Dallas and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $4,900 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $54,100)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/