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Overview |
WSU | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $248 |
Diversity |
WSU | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 47% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 2,328 students)
WSU vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or University of Dallas?
- University of Dallas is 551.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($44,630.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.4% higher at University of Dallas than Wichita State University ($44,630.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than University of Dallas ($13,553 vs. $27,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 9.5% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($12,610 vs. $13,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 409.6% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($36,231 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 128 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
WSU vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than Wichita State University (73% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Dallas earn on average $4,200 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU 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/