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UT Austin UT Arlington UH Texas Tech Texas A&M SMU Texas State Texas Woman's University Baylor UTSA Florida OU| University of North Texas | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNT | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,507 | 30,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | #244 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,319 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,399 | $40,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,805 | $13,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,675 | $13,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $14,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 62% |
Admission |
UNT | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,807 | 29,366 | ||
| Admitted | 26,671 | 19,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 1170/1410 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNT | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $193 |
Diversity |
UNT | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UNT | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UNT | UT Dallas | ||
| 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 Dallas based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 30,885 students)
UNT vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 75.1% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $8,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.8% higher at UT Dallas than University of North Texas ($40,064.00 vs. $18,399.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than UNT ($13,464 vs. $14,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 28% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($10,805 vs. $13,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than The University of Texas at Dallas (83% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 31.4% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($14,643 vs. $11,142)
UNT vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or UNT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 172 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than UT Dallas (65.5%)
UNT vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT or UT 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 UT Dallas and UNT.
- The graduation rate at UT Dallas is higher than University of North Texas (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $12,000 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,000)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More UT Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/