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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH Tennessee Ole Miss Texas Tech Auburn LSU Texas A&M SMU Georgia| The University of Alabama | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 30,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #244 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $40,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $13,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $13,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $14,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 62% |
Admission |
Alabama | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 29,366 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 19,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $193 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Alabama | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | UT Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (39,622 students vs. 30,885 students)
Alabama vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at UT Dallas than The University of Alabama ($40,064.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than Alabama ($13,464 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 7.3% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($13,832 vs. $14,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than The University of Texas at Dallas (72% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 12% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Dallas ($16,394 vs. $14,643)
Alabama vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 84 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than UT Dallas (65.5%)
Alabama vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $9,100 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $49,900)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,750)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($193 vs. $245)
- More UT Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/