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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT ASU UH Texas Tech Texas A&M SMU Baylor UTSA Florida OU| University of Arizona | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 30,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #244 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $40,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $13,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $14,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
U of A | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 29,366 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 19,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 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 |
U of A | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $193 |
Diversity |
U of A | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
U of A | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 4% | ||
Campus |
U of A | UT Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 30,885 students)
U of A vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 22.7% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $11,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at UT Dallas than University of Arizona ($40,064.00 vs. $39,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than U of A ($13,464 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($13,832 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than The University of Texas at Dallas (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 12.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Dallas ($16,511 vs. $14,643)
U of A vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or U of A .
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than UT Dallas (65.5%)
U of A vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is the same as at The University of Texas at Dallas (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $5,000 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $54,000)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than U of A graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,000)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than U of A graduates. ($193 vs. $196)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/