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UT Austin IU UT Arlington UNT UH Virginia Tech Illinois Texas Tech Rose-Hulman Wisconsin Texas A&M Ohio State| The University of Texas at Dallas | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Dallas | Purdue | ||
| Location | Richardson, TX | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,570 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utdallas.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Dallas | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,564 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,776 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,142 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,555 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 48% |
Admission |
UT Dallas | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,500 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 18,220 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1430 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Dallas | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Dallas | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $222 |
Diversity |
UT Dallas | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UT Dallas | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UT Dallas | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 31,570 students)
UT Dallas vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Dallas or Purdue?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at UT Dallas than Purdue University Main Campus ($39,776.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than UT Dallas ($12,576 vs. $13,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 21.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($10,030 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Dallas than Purdue University Main Campus (66% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 66% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($14,858 vs. $8,950)
UT Dallas vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Dallas or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or UT Dallas .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 34 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Purdue (52.7%)
UT Dallas vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Dallas or Purdue? 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 Purdue and UT Dallas.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $2,200 more per year than UT Dallas graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $59,000)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/