EC vs. University of Dallas

Comparable Facts

Compare Elmira College in Elmira, NY with University of Dallas in Irving, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Dallas is larger than EC based on total student enrollment (2,078 students vs. 786 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Elmira College is located in Elmira, NY (Small City setting); University of Dallas is in Irving, TX (Midsize City setting).
• Elmira College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Dallas is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Elmira College 11:1; University of Dallas 11:1.

EC vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, EC or University of Dallas? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than University of Dallas ($23,682 vs. $29,209).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 3.1% lower than at University of Dallas ($14,550 vs. $15,010).
• University of Dallas is 38.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than EC (about $14,954 more per year; $53,930.00 vs. $38,976.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 38.4% higher at University of Dallas than at Elmira College (about $14,954 more per year; $53,930.00 vs. $38,976.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Elmira College than at University of Dallas (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 36.9% larger than aid received by Elmira College students ($39,401 vs. $28,780).

EC vs. University of Dallas Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, EC or University of Dallas? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between University of Dallas and EC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Dallas (1250) is 10 points higher than at EC (1240).
• Incoming EC students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (27 vs. 25 at University of Dallas).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Elmira College 1090/1385; University of Dallas 1120/1370.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Elmira College 26/29; University of Dallas 22/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: EC - Test optional; University of Dallas - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: University of Dallas Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at EC (3.22).
• EC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than University of Dallas (53.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.3% at EC vs. 20.2% at University of Dallas.

EC vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for EC and University of Dallas? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Dallas's six-year graduation rate (73%) is higher than Elmira College's (60%).
• Graduates from University of Dallas earn a median of about $2,000 more per year than EC graduates about ten years after starting college ($48,000 vs. $46,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Dallas graduates have a $3,000 lower median loan debt than EC graduates ($24,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, University of Dallas graduates have an estimated $31 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than EC graduates ($248 vs. $279).
• More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.