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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University WSU Tarleton Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Baylor| Dallas Baptist University | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DBU | UNT | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #595 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbu.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
DBU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,810 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,810 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,351 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,607 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,797 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
DBU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,519 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 7,784 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
DBU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DBU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $206 |
Diversity |
DBU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
DBU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 3% | ||
Campus |
DBU | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 4,348 students)
DBU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DBU or UNT?
- Dallas Baptist University is 307.6% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at DBU than University of North Texas ($33,810.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than DBU ($15,283 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 11.3% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,351 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Baptist University than University of North Texas (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 105.2% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($18,797 vs. $9,159)
DBU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DBU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or DBU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 38 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman DBU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.46) as students at UNT (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than UNT (79.1%)
DBU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DBU or UNT? 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 UNT and DBU.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than University of North Texas (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Dallas Baptist University earn on average $700 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than DBU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,750)
- UNT graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than DBU graduates. ($206 vs. $224)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/