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UT Austin UT Arlington UTSA UNT UH Texas Tech Texas A&M SMU Baylor Florida OU Georgia| Texas State University | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,722 | 30,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | #244 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,366 | $40,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,270 | $13,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,307 | $13,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,169 | $14,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 62% |
Admission |
Texas State | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,183 | 29,366 | ||
| Admitted | 33,273 | 19,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1170/1410 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas State | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $193 |
Diversity |
Texas State | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas State | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | UT Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (38,722 students vs. 30,885 students)
Texas State vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 69.2% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.7% higher at UT Dallas than Texas State University ($40,064.00 vs. $20,366.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than Texas State ($13,464 vs. $15,307)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas State University are 12.7% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($12,270 vs. $13,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State University than The University of Texas at Dallas (74% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 31.1% larger than aid received Texas State University ($14,643 vs. $11,169)
Texas State vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 227 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than UT Dallas (65.5%)
Texas State vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State 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 Texas State.
- The graduation rate at UT Dallas is higher than Texas State University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $9,800 more per year than Texas State graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $49,200)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,250)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($193 vs. $219)
- More UT Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/