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UT Dallas SPU Baylor Austin College UW-Seattle Seattle U Whitworth University SU UNT UT Austin TCU Trinity| University of Dallas | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Dallas | PLU | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,328 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,630 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,630 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,810 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,250 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,231 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,307 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dallas | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $266 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dallas | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 2,328 students)
University of Dallas vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at PLU than University of Dallas ($49,472.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than University of Dallas ($24,825 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 16.8% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($11,826 vs. $13,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 0.6% larger than aid received University of Dallas ($36,435 vs. $36,231)
University of Dallas vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or University of Dallas .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 100 points higher than at PLU (1117)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PLU (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at PLU (3.71)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
University of Dallas vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas or PLU? 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 PLU and University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $4,300 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $1,800 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,800)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($248 vs. $266)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/