Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UNT UT Dallas Texas Tech UH UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Baylor Texas Woman's University Trinity Austin College San Jose State| Southwestern University | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
SU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,457 | 43,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | uta.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
SU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,558 | $9,206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,558 | $27,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,628 | $10,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,687 | $14,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,956 | $11,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
SU | UT Arlington | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,585 | 23,126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,573 | 18,799 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.1% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 990/1230 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SU | UT Arlington | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
SU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $186 |
Diversity |
SU | UT Arlington | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SU | UT Arlington | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 89% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SU | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (43,992 students vs. 1,457 students)
SU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or UT Arlington?
- Southwestern University is 449.2% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at SU than The University of Texas at Arlington ($50,558.00 vs. $27,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than SU ($14,956 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 28.8% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($10,582 vs. $13,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than The University of Texas at Arlington (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 199.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($32,956 vs. $11,015)
SU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or SU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 130 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming SU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than SU (39.1%)
SU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (73% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $5,700 more per year than UT Arlington graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $51,700)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $8,893 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $26,893)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($186 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/