The University of Texas at Dallas vs University of Houston
The University of Texas at Dallas is harder to get into (65% vs 74% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $11,439 vs $15,271 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | The University of Texas at Dallas | University of Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 65% | 74% |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 1160–1410 | 1160–1340 |
| ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 24–32 | 23–29 |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | The University of Texas at Dallas | University of Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $29,648 | $23,250 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $15,271 | $11,439 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $40,771 | $24,149 |
| Measure | The University of Texas at Dallas | University of Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,562 | $8,468 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $10,795 | $8,553 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $11,404 | $8,529 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $15,098 | $13,799 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,067 | $21,065 |
| Measure | The University of Texas at Dallas | University of Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 21,751 | 38,380 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 71% | 65% |
| Come back for year two | 90% | 87% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $74,762 | $68,423 |
| Median debt at graduation | $17,567 | $17,250 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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