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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH Texas Tech Texas A&M SMU Baylor UTSA Florida OU Georgia| Southwestern University | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,483 | 31,570 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,450 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,450 | $39,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,014 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,609 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
SU | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,557 | 21,500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,489 | 18,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1355 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SU | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $193 |
Diversity |
SU | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
SU | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SU | UT Dallas | ||
| 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 Dallas is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (31,570 students vs. 1,483 students)
SU vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or UT Dallas?
- Southwestern University is 232.7% more expensive to attend than UT Dallas for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $14,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at SU than The University of Texas at Dallas ($48,450.00 vs. $39,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than SU ($13,555 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 1.3% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($12,142 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than The University of Texas at Dallas (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 106% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Dallas ($30,609 vs. $14,858)
SU vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or SU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 97 points higher than at SU (1168)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at SU (3.5)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than SU (44.8%)
SU vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $1,600 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $57,400)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $8,143 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,893)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($193 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/