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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 | University of Minnesota Rochester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Dallas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Richardson, TX | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,570 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utdallas.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Dallas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,564 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,776 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,142 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,555 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 67% |
Admission |
UT Dallas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,500 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 18,220 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1430 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Dallas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Dallas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $208 |
Diversity |
UT Dallas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UT Dallas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UT Dallas | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Dallas is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (31,570 students vs. 630 students)
UT Dallas vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Dallas or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 13.7% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Rochester for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.6% higher at UT Dallas than University of Minnesota Rochester ($39,776.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than UT Dallas ($12,613 vs. $13,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 6.1% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($12,142 vs. $12,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Rochester than The University of Texas at Dallas (67% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 25.6% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($14,858 vs. $11,833)
UT Dallas vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Dallas or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or UT Dallas .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 155 points higher than at University of Minnesota-Rochester (1110)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
UT Dallas vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Dallas or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and UT Dallas.
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $800 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $58,200)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $1,435 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,185)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates. ($193 vs. $208)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/