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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton UTSA UNM| University of Dallas | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,328 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,630 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,630 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,810 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,250 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,231 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,307 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
| 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 Tech University is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 2,328 students)
University of Dallas vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or Texas Tech?
- University of Dallas is 399.5% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($44,630.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.5% higher at University of Dallas than Texas Tech University ($44,630.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than University of Dallas ($17,896 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 32% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($10,460 vs. $13,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Texas Tech University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 287.1% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($36,231 vs. $9,359)
University of Dallas vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or University of Dallas .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 83 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Texas Tech (3.76)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
University of Dallas vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas or Texas Tech? 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 Tech and University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than Texas Tech University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $10,500 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $48,000)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/