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Overview |
USF | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,212 | 2,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,670 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,670 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,104 | $31,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $33,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
USF | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,709 | 4,179 | ||
| Admitted | 13,052 | 2,265 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1170/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
USF | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
USF | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
USF | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 40% | ||
Campus |
USF | University of Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of San Francisco is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (9,212 students vs. 2,182 students)
USF vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or University of Dallas?
- University of San Francisco is 21.9% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($57,670.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at USF than University of Dallas ($57,670.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than USF ($31,221 vs. $44,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 20.5% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($14,360 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than University of San Francisco (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 4.4% larger than aid received University of San Francisco ($33,934 vs. $32,492)
USF vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF 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 USF .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 45 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at USF (3.57)
- University of Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (54.2%) than USF (50.8%)
USF vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than University of San Francisco (73% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $22,400 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/