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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH Seattle U UCSD UWB Texas Tech Wisconsin Texas A&M UCSB SMU| The University of Texas at Dallas | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Dallas | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Richardson, TX | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,570 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utdallas.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Dallas | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,564 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,776 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,142 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,555 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 44% |
Admission |
UT Dallas | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,500 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 18,220 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1430 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Academics |
UT Dallas | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Dallas | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $155 |
Diversity |
UT Dallas | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UT Dallas | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UT Dallas | UW-Seattle | ||
| 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 Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 31,570 students)
UT Dallas vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Dallas or UW-Seattle?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 30.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at UT Dallas than University of Washington Seattle Campus ($39,776.00 vs. $39,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than UT Dallas ($10,603 vs. $13,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 32.3% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($12,142 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Dallas than University of Washington Seattle Campus (66% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 0.9% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($14,858 vs. $14,731)
UT Dallas vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Dallas or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or UT Dallas .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 7 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UT Dallas (28)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UT Dallas (3.78)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
UT Dallas vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Dallas or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and UT Dallas.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $6,800 more per year than UT Dallas graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $59,000)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Dallas graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,750)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than UT Dallas graduates. ($155 vs. $193)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/