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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH Texas Tech Texas A&M SMU Baylor UTSA Florida OU Georgia| Dallas Baptist University | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DBU | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 31,570 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #595 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbu.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
DBU | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,810 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,810 | $39,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,351 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,607 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,797 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 66% |
Admission |
DBU | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,519 | 21,500 | ||
| Admitted | 7,784 | 18,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1170/1430 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DBU | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DBU | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $193 |
Diversity |
DBU | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
DBU | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
DBU | UT Dallas | ||
| 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 Dallas is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (31,570 students vs. 4,348 students)
DBU vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DBU or UT Dallas?
- Dallas Baptist University is 132.1% more expensive to attend than UT Dallas for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $14,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at UT Dallas than Dallas Baptist University ($39,776.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than DBU ($13,555 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 29.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($9,351 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Baptist University than The University of Texas at Dallas (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 26.5% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Dallas ($18,797 vs. $14,858)
DBU vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DBU or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or DBU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 210 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than UT Dallas (84.7%)
DBU vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DBU 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 DBU.
- The graduation rate at UT Dallas is higher than Dallas Baptist University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $11,300 more per year than DBU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,700)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DBU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,750)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than DBU graduates. ($193 vs. $224)
- More UT Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/