Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH Texas Tech Texas A&M SMU University of Alabama at Birmingham Baylor UTSA Florida OU| University of Alabama at Huntsville | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UA Huntsville | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,743 | 30,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #244 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UA Huntsville | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $14,564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $40,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $13,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,847 | $13,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,737 | $14,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 62% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | UT Dallas | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,074 | 29,366 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 19,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1195/1440 | 1170/1410 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | UT Dallas | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 27:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $193 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | UT Dallas | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | UT Dallas | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 67% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | UT Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Dallas is larger than than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (30,885 students vs. 8,743 students)
UA Huntsville vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 43.9% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at UT Dallas than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($40,064.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than UA Huntsville ($13,464 vs. $19,847)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 24.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($11,122 vs. $13,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than The University of Texas at Dallas (95% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 67.6% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($14,643 vs. $8,737)
UA Huntsville vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 44 points higher than at UA Huntsville (1221)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UA Huntsville (27)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UT Dallas (3.78)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than UT Dallas (65.5%)
UA Huntsville vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or UT Dallas? 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 UT Dallas and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at UT Dallas is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $8,500 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $50,500)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,500)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($193 vs. $242)
- More UT Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville 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/