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Overview |
ULM | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,272 | 2,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #665 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,182 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,160 | $31,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,124 | $33,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
ULM | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,878 | 4,179 | ||
| Admitted | 3,637 | 2,265 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1350 | 1170/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ULM | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $248 |
Diversity |
ULM | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ULM | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 40% | ||
Campus |
ULM | University of Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (8,272 students vs. 2,182 students)
ULM vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or University of Dallas?
- University of Dallas is 717.2% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.4% higher at University of Dallas than University of Louisiana Monroe ($47,300.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of Dallas ($11,160 vs. $31,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 41% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($10,182 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than University of Louisiana Monroe (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 158.6% larger than aid received University of Louisiana Monroe ($33,934 vs. $13,124)
ULM vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or ULM .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 163 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at ULM (3.53)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than University of Dallas (54.2%)
ULM vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM or University of Dallas? 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 University of Dallas and ULM.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (73% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Dallas earn on average $2,200 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,800)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,000)
- ULM graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/