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Overview |
JCU | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,773 | 2,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,160 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,790 | $31,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,359 | $33,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,238 | 4,179 | ||
| Admitted | 3,437 | 2,265 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1170/1370 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
JCU | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $248 |
Diversity |
JCU | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 2,182 students)
JCU vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or University of Dallas?
- John Carroll University and University of Dallas cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at JCU as University of Dallas ($47,300.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than University of Dallas ($30,790 vs. $31,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($14,160 vs. $14,360)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as University of Dallas (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 4.9% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($33,934 vs. $32,359)
JCU vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 90 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than University of Dallas (54.2%)
JCU vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than John Carroll University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $9,600 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $2,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,939)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/