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UT Austin Wisconsin UT Arlington UNT UH Texas Tech Texas A&M SMU Michigan University of Minnesota-Duluth ISU Ohio State| University of Minnesota Twin Cities | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Minnesota | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 31,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $39,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 66% |
Admission |
Minnesota | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 21,500 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 18,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 1170/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Minnesota | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $193 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Minnesota | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | UT Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 31,570 students)
Minnesota vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 4% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $14,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at UT Dallas than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($39,776.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than Minnesota ($13,555 vs. $16,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 2.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($11,894 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Dallas than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (66% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 30.5% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($14,858 vs. $11,388)
Minnesota vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 23 points higher than at UT Dallas (1265)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UT Dallas (28)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Minnesota (74.9%)
Minnesota vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota or UT 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 UT Dallas and Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $800 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $58,200)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $1,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,185)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota graduates. ($193 vs. $208)
- More Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/