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Overview |
University of Dallas | TCU | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,328 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,630 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,630 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,810 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,250 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,231 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,307 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 27.4% | ||
| 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 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Dallas | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 52% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 2,328 students)
University of Dallas vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at TCU than University of Dallas ($53,890.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than TCU ($27,250 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 3.2% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($13,810 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 29.2% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($36,231 vs. $28,048)
University of Dallas vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or University of Dallas .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 3 points higher than at University of Dallas (1217)
- Incoming TCU 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 TCU (3.68)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than TCU (56.1%)
University of Dallas vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas or TCU? 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 TCU and University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than University of Dallas (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $9,600 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,000)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More TCU 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/