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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UT Dallas UCSB Cal Poly| University of San Diego | University of Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #239 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $248 |
Diversity |
USD | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
USD | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 47% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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 San Diego is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,328 students)
USD vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or University of Dallas?
- University of San Diego is 20.6% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at USD than University of Dallas ($53,810.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than USD ($27,250 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 23.2% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($13,810 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 0.5% larger than aid received University of Dallas ($36,408 vs. $36,231)
USD vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD 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 USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 19 points higher than at University of Dallas (1217)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Dallas (27)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at University of Dallas (3.9)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (58.7%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than University of Dallas (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $22,200 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $48,000)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $1,096 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($22,904 vs. $24,000)
- USD graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($236 vs. $248)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/