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Overview |
UT Dallas | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Richardson, TX | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,570 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utdallas.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Dallas | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,564 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,776 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,142 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,555 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 47% |
Admission |
UT Dallas | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,500 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 18,220 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/32 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1430 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Dallas | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Dallas | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $230 |
Diversity |
UT Dallas | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UT Dallas | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UT Dallas | Wisconsin | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 31,570 students)
UT Dallas vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Dallas or Wisconsin?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 57.1% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at UT Dallas than University of Wisconsin Madison ($39,776.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than UT Dallas ($13,376 vs. $13,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 6.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,142 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Dallas than University of Wisconsin Madison (66% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 33% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($14,858 vs. $11,171)
UT Dallas vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Dallas or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UT Dallas .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 35 points higher than at UT Dallas (1265)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UT Dallas (28)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UT Dallas (3.78)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
UT Dallas vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Dallas or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and UT Dallas.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $5,800 more per year than UT Dallas graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $59,000)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,250)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($193 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/