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UT Dallas Baylor Austin College University of Lynchburg SU UNT UT Austin TCU Trinity Longwood University EMU UT Arlington| University of Dallas | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Dallas | BC | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,182 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,360 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,221 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,934 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,179 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 2,265 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1370 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dallas | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | BC | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
University of Dallas | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dallas is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,182 students vs. 1,436 students)
University of Dallas vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or BC?
- University of Dallas is 17.4% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at University of Dallas than Bridgewater College ($47,300.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than University of Dallas ($19,660 vs. $31,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 0.1% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($14,360 vs. $14,370)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 7.1% larger than aid received University of Dallas ($36,350 vs. $33,934)
University of Dallas vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or University of Dallas .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 183 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than University of Dallas (54.2%)
University of Dallas vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas or BC? 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 BC and University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than Bridgewater College (73% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Dallas earn on average $4,900 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $43,100)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/