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Texas State UT Austin UH UT Arlington UIW Texas A&M UT Dallas St. Mary's University Texas Tech UNT University of Houston-Downtown Baylor| University of Dallas | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Dallas | UTSA | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,182 | 34,864 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #903 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $18,925 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,360 | $11,843 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,221 | $10,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,934 | $10,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,179 | 22,497 | ||
| Admitted | 2,265 | 19,900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1370 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Dallas | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Dallas | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | UTSA | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (34,864 students vs. 2,182 students)
University of Dallas vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or UTSA?
- University of Dallas is 694.8% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.9% higher at University of Dallas than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($47,300.00 vs. $18,925.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than University of Dallas ($10,831 vs. $31,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at San Antonio are 21.3% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($11,843 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than The University of Texas at San Antonio (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 222.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($33,934 vs. $10,530)
University of Dallas vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or University of Dallas .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 174 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than University of Dallas (54.2%)
University of Dallas vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas or UTSA? 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 UTSA and University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (73% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Dallas earn on average $100 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,900)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $1,017 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($22,983 vs. $24,000)
- UTSA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/