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Overview |
University of Dallas | SU | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,328 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,630 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,630 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,810 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,250 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,231 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,307 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dallas | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | SU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Dallas | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dallas is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (2,328 students vs. 1,483 students)
University of Dallas vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or SU?
- Southwestern University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at SU than University of Dallas ($48,450.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than SU ($27,250 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 12.3% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($12,300 vs. $13,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 18.4% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($36,231 vs. $30,609)
University of Dallas vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or University of Dallas .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 49 points higher than at SU (1168)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SU (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at SU (3.5)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than SU (44.8%)
University of Dallas vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas or SU? 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 SU and University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is the same as at Southwestern University (73% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $9,400 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $2,893 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,893)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($248 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/