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Overview |
UNT | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,767 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,295 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,087 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,412 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,283 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,159 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
UNT | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,016 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 25,335 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNT | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $186 |
Diversity |
UNT | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UNT | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UNT | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than UT Arlington based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 43,946 students)
UNT vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 11% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at UT Arlington than University of North Texas ($26,778.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than UNT ($14,262 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 9.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($10,412 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than The University of Texas at Arlington (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 24.1% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($11,370 vs. $9,159)
UNT vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or UNT .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 55 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than UNT (79.1%)
UNT vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and UNT.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $4,700 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $47,000)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($18,000 vs. $20,000)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($186 vs. $206)
- More UT Arlington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/