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Overview |
University of Dallas | Trinity | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,328 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,630 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,630 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,810 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,250 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,231 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,307 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Dallas | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
University of Dallas | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | Trinity | ||
| 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
- Trinity University is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 2,328 students)
University of Dallas vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 9% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Trinity than University of Dallas ($48,648.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than Trinity ($27,250 vs. $30,038)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 2.3% lower than costs at Trinity University ($13,810 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 7.8% larger than aid received Trinity University ($36,231 vs. $33,614)
University of Dallas vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or University of Dallas .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 77 points higher than at University of Dallas (1217)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) 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 Trinity (3.68)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than Trinity (30.5%)
University of Dallas vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas or Trinity? 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 Trinity and University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than University of Dallas (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $14,800 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,500)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/