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UT Dallas Baylor Austin College SU UNT UT Austin Old Dominion TCU Trinity UT Arlington Texas A&M WSU| University of Dallas | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Dallas | VWC | ||
| Location | Irving, TX | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,328 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udallas.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Dallas | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,630 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,630 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,810 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,250 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,231 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Dallas | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,307 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,528 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Dallas | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Dallas | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
University of Dallas | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Dallas | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dallas is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,328 students vs. 1,538 students)
University of Dallas vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Dallas or VWC?
- University of Dallas is 23.9% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($44,630.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at University of Dallas than Virginia Wesleyan College ($44,630.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than University of Dallas ($23,046 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 24.8% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($11,070 vs. $13,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 31.4% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($36,231 vs. $27,568)
University of Dallas vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Dallas or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or University of Dallas .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 235 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
University of Dallas vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Dallas or VWC? 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 VWC and University of Dallas.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (73% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Dallas earn on average $6,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $41,700)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/