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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH Texas Tech Texas A&M SMU Baylor UTSA Florida OU Georgia| The University of Texas at Dallas | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Dallas | TLU | ||
| Location | Richardson, TX | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,570 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utdallas.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Dallas | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,564 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,776 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,142 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,555 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
UT Dallas | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,500 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 18,220 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1430 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Dallas | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Dallas | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UT Dallas | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UT Dallas | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UT Dallas | TLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Dallas is larger than than TLU based on total student enrollment (31,570 students vs. 1,369 students)
UT Dallas vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Dallas or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 128.6% more expensive to attend than UT Dallas for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $14,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at UT Dallas than Texas Lutheran University ($39,776.00 vs. $33,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than TLU ($13,555 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 7.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($11,330 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than The University of Texas at Dallas (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 59.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Dallas ($23,729 vs. $14,858)
UT Dallas vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Dallas or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or UT Dallas .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 259 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UT Dallas (3.78)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than UT Dallas (84.7%)
UT Dallas vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Dallas or TLU? 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 TLU and UT Dallas.
- The graduation rate at UT Dallas is higher than Texas Lutheran University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $9,400 more per year than TLU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $49,600)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/