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UT Dallas UT Arlington Texas A&M Texas Tech UTSA UH Michigan SMU Florida Rice Purdue UW-Seattle| University of North Texas | The University of Texas at Austin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNT | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,767 | 52,384 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #695 | #100 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,295 | $11,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,087 | $41,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,412 | $13,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,283 | $17,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,159 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
UNT | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,016 | 60,055 | ||
| Admitted | 25,335 | 18,830 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 31.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1230/1500 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNT | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $230 |
Diversity |
UNT | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNT | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UNT | UT Austin | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than UNT based on total student enrollment (52,384 students vs. 44,767 students)
UNT vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or UT Austin?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 41% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($11,698.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.1% higher at UT Austin than University of North Texas ($41,070.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than UT Austin ($15,283 vs. $17,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 25.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($10,412 vs. $13,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than The University of Texas at Austin (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 10.1% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($9,159 vs. $8,321)
UNT vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or UNT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 204 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UT Austin (31.4%)
UNT vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT or UT Austin? 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 Austin and UNT.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than University of North Texas (81% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $21,600 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,250)
- UNT graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($206 vs. $230)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/