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University of Dallas vs Southwestern University

Southwestern University is harder to get into (44% vs 53% admitted), and students with aid paid less there on average: $29,435 vs $68,064 a year.

Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.

Getting in
MeasureUniversity of DallasSouthwestern University
Admit rate 53% 44%
SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1120–1370 1170–1340
ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 22–29 24–30
SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet
Next deadline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost
MeasureUniversity of DallasSouthwestern University
Sticker price per year $71,737 $71,580
Average paid after grants $68,064 $29,435
What families with aid paid, by income
MeasureUniversity of DallasSouthwestern University
Under $30,000 $67,916 $21,387
$30,000–$48,000 $69,737 $21,786
$48,000–$75,000 $69,539 $26,367
$75,000–$110,000 $69,949 $27,586
Over $110,000 $68,333 $36,551
After you start
MeasureUniversity of DallasSouthwestern University
Undergrads 1,403 1,440
Graduate within 6 years 68% 69%
Come back for year two 77% 81%
Median earnings 10 years after starting $64,930 $63,314
Median debt at graduation $22,250 $23,250

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. How we get our numbers

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