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UT Austin UT Arlington Texas State UNT UH Texas Tech Texas A&M SMU Baylor UIW Florida OU| The University of Texas at Dallas | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Dallas | UTSA | ||
| Location | Richardson, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,570 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utdallas.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Dallas | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,564 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,776 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,142 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,555 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 71% |
Admission |
UT Dallas | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,500 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 18,220 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/32 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1430 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Dallas | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Dallas | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $237 |
Diversity |
UT Dallas | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UT Dallas | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UT Dallas | UTSA | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 31,570 students)
UT Dallas vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Dallas or UTSA?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 144.7% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.8% higher at UT Dallas than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($39,776.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than UT Dallas ($12,664 vs. $13,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 9.9% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($11,046 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at San Antonio than The University of Texas at Dallas (71% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 66.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($14,858 vs. $8,934)
UT Dallas vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Dallas or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or UT Dallas .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 222 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than UT Dallas (84.7%)
UT Dallas vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Dallas or UTSA? 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 UTSA and UT Dallas.
- The graduation rate at UT Dallas is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (61% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $11,100 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,900)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $4,233 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,983)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($193 vs. $237)
- More UT Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA 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/