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UT Dallas Trinity SU Baylor Hendrix College UNT TCU UT Austin UT Arlington Tulsa University Texas A&M WSU| Austin College | University of Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Austin College | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin College | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Austin College | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Austin College | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | University of Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dallas is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (2,328 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or University of Dallas?
- Austin College is 0.2% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Austin College than University of Dallas ($44,740.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than University of Dallas ($24,739 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 6.6% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($12,958 vs. $13,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Austin College as University of Dallas (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 9.7% larger than aid received Austin College ($36,231 vs. $33,033)
Austin College vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 52 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College or University of 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 University of Dallas and Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than University of Dallas (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/