UMHB vs. UT Dallas

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, TX with The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Texas at Dallas is larger than UMHB based on total student enrollment (29,886 students vs. 3,321 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is located in Belton, TX (Small Suburban setting); The University of Texas at Dallas is in Richardson, TX (Small City setting).
• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Texas at Dallas is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 17:1; The University of Texas at Dallas 23:1.

UMHB vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UMHB or UT Dallas? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than UMHB ($14,916 vs. $27,651).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 8.4% lower than at The University of Texas at Dallas ($13,224 vs. $14,430).
• University of Mary Hardin Baylor is 118.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than UT Dallas (about $17,376 more per year; $32,020.00 vs. $14,644.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 25.4% higher at UT Dallas than at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (about $8,124 more per year; $40,144.00 vs. $32,020.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Mary Hardin Baylor than at The University of Texas at Dallas (99% vs. 64%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Hardin Baylor students is 29.6% larger than aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students ($19,320 vs. $14,909).

UMHB vs. UT Dallas Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UMHB or UT Dallas? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UT Dallas and UMHB.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The University of Texas at Dallas (1290) is 210 points higher than at UMHB (1080).
• Incoming UT Dallas students have a 6 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (28 vs. 22 at UMHB).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 960/1200; The University of Texas at Dallas 1160/1410.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Mary Hardin Baylor 19/26; The University of Texas at Dallas 24/32.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UMHB - Test optional; UT Dallas - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UT Dallas May 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at UMHB (3.53).
• UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than UT Dallas (65.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 5.5% at UMHB vs. 20.3% at UT Dallas.

UMHB vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UMHB and UT Dallas? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The University of Texas at Dallas's six-year graduation rate (61%) is higher than University of Mary Hardin Baylor's (46%).
• Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn a median of about $13,800 more per year than UMHB graduates about ten years after starting college ($59,000 vs. $45,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Texas at Dallas graduates have a $8,000 lower median loan debt than UMHB graduates ($18,750 vs. $26,750).
• Among borrowers, UT Dallas graduates have an estimated $83 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UMHB graduates ($193 vs. $276).
• More UT Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMHB students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.