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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas State LSU Rice HBU Baylor| University of Dallas | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Dallas | UH | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,182 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,300 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,300 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,360 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,221 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,934 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,179 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 2,265 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1370 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Dallas | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | UH | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 32% | ||
| % 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 | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 2,182 students)
University of Dallas vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or UH?
- University of Dallas is 444.6% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.5% higher at University of Dallas than University of Houston ($47,300.00 vs. $21,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than University of Dallas ($13,738 vs. $31,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 32.6% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($10,830 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than University of Houston (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 193.8% larger than aid received University of Houston ($33,934 vs. $11,551)
University of Dallas vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or University of Dallas .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 63 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UH (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UH (3.46)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than University of Dallas (54.2%)
University of Dallas vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas or UH? 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 UH and University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than University of Houston (73% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $11,000 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $48,000)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,000)
- UH graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($204 vs. $248)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/