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UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech OU UT Dallas UNT Texas State UH TCU SMU Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi UTSA| University of Dallas | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Dallas | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,328 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,630 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,630 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,810 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,250 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,231 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,307 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Dallas | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $193 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
University of Dallas | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 2,328 students)
University of Dallas vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or Texas A&M?
- University of Dallas is 377.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($44,630.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at University of Dallas than Texas A&M University College Station ($44,630.00 vs. $36,239.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University College Station than University of Dallas ($20,375 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University College Station are 19.6% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($11,550 vs. $13,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Texas A&M University College Station (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 195.1% larger than aid received Texas A&M University College Station ($36,231 vs. $12,278)
University of Dallas vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or University of Dallas .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 5 points higher than at Texas A&M (1212)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Dallas (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Texas A&M (3.68)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
University of Dallas vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than University of Dallas (81% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $17,600 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $48,000)
- Texas A&M University College Station students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,000)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($193 vs. $248)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/