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Texas A&M TCU SMU Trinity UT Austin UT Dallas Rice Texas Tech Texas State SU BYU UNT| Baylor University | University of Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Baylor | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Waco, TX | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,709 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baylor.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baylor | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,738 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,738 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,587 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,988 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,553 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Baylor | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,753 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 18,699 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1410 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baylor | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baylor | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Baylor | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Baylor | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Baylor | 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
- Baylor University is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (20,709 students vs. 2,328 students)
Baylor vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baylor or University of Dallas?
- Baylor University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($51,738.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Baylor than University of Dallas ($51,738.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than Baylor ($27,250 vs. $45,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baylor University are 1.6% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($13,587 vs. $13,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Baylor University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 60.6% larger than aid received Baylor University ($36,231 vs. $22,553)
Baylor vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baylor 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 Baylor .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 22 points higher than at University of Dallas (1217)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Dallas (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Baylor (3.74)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than Baylor (45.9%)
Baylor vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baylor 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 Baylor.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than Baylor University (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $8,200 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baylor students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/