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CU Boulder CU Denver UT Dallas Colorado State Colorado School of Mines Baylor AU USD Gonzaga Creighton University Elon Austin College| University of Denver | University of Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DU | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DU | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $248 |
Diversity |
DU | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
DU | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 47% | ||
Campus |
DU | 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 Denver is larger than than University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 2,328 students)
DU vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or University of Dallas?
- University of Denver is 23.8% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at DU than University of Dallas ($55,260.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than DU ($27,250 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 12% lower than costs at University of Denver ($13,810 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than University of Denver (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 17% larger than aid received University of Denver ($36,231 vs. $30,954)
DU vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU 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 DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 32 points higher than at University of Dallas (1217)
- Incoming DU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Dallas (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at DU (3.72)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
DU vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than University of Dallas (78% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $15,400 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $48,000)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $301 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,000)
- DU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($245 vs. $248)
- More University of Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/