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Texas A&M Arkansas Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Dallas Alabama LSU University of Missouri-Columbia UT Austin Texas Tech Baylor UNT Auburn| University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | University of Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OU | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
OU | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OU | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $248 |
Diversity |
OU | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
OU | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 47% | ||
Campus |
OU | University of Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 2,328 students)
OU vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or University of Dallas?
- University of Dallas is 807.1% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($44,630.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.7% higher at University of Dallas than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($44,630.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of Dallas ($22,601 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 14.3% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($13,810 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 243.1% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($36,231 vs. $10,561)
OU vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU 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 OU .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 13 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming OU students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Dallas (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
OU vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU 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 OU.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $11,300 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $48,000)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,000)
- OU 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 OU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/