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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH CU Boulder Texas Tech Texas A&M SMU Baylor BYU UTSA Florida| The University of Texas at Dallas | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Dallas | Utah | ||
| Location | Richardson, TX | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,570 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utdallas.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Dallas | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,564 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,776 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,142 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,555 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
UT Dallas | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,500 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 18,220 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1430 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Dallas | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Dallas | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $155 |
Diversity |
UT Dallas | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UT Dallas | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UT Dallas | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Utah is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 31,570 students)
UT Dallas vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Dallas or Utah?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 78.2% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at UT Dallas than University of Utah ($39,776.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than UT Dallas ($12,399 vs. $13,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 6.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($11,437 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than The University of Texas at Dallas (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 53.2% larger than aid received University of Utah ($14,858 vs. $9,696)
UT Dallas vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Dallas or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or UT Dallas .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 135 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UT Dallas (84.7%)
UT Dallas vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Dallas or Utah? 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 Utah and UT Dallas.
- The graduation rate at UT Dallas is higher than University of Utah (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $2,300 more per year than UT Dallas graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $59,000)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Dallas graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,750)
- Utah graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than UT Dallas graduates. ($155 vs. $193)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/