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UNT UT Dallas Texas Tech UH UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas Woman's University San Jose State WSU Cal State Long Beach TCU| Dallas Baptist University | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DBU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #595 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbu.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
DBU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,810 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,810 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,351 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,607 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,797 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
DBU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,519 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 7,784 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DBU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DBU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $186 |
Diversity |
DBU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
DBU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 1% | ||
Campus |
DBU | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 4,348 students)
DBU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DBU or UT Arlington?
- Dallas Baptist University is 267.3% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at DBU than The University of Texas at Arlington ($33,810.00 vs. $26,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than DBU ($14,262 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 21.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($9,351 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Baptist University than The University of Texas at Arlington (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 65.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($18,797 vs. $11,370)
DBU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DBU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or DBU .
- The average SAT score at Dallas Baptist University (1055) is 17 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman DBU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than UT Arlington (80.8%)
DBU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DBU or UT Arlington? 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 Arlington and DBU.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $4,000 more per year than DBU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $47,700)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than DBU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $21,750)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than DBU graduates. ($186 vs. $224)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/