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UT Austin Purdue UT Arlington UNT UH Texas Tech Iowa Michigan State Texas A&M SMU Miami Kentucky| Indiana University Bloomington | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 31,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $39,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 66% |
Admission |
IU | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 21,500 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 18,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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 |
IU | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $193 |
Diversity |
IU | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
IU | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 6% | ||
Campus |
IU | UT Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 31,570 students)
IU vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 45.5% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at UT Dallas than Indiana University Bloomington ($39,776.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than IU ($13,555 vs. $16,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 0.7% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($12,142 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Bloomington than The University of Texas at Dallas (74% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 43.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($14,858 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or IU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 66 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at IU (3.74)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than IU (82.4%)
IU vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $2,800 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $56,200)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/