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Irving, TX · Georgetown, TX
| University of Dallas | Southwestern University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,610/yr | $29,224/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,711/yr | $22,478/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,117 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,431/yr | $19,096/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,075/yr | $28,175/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,384/yr | $30,387/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,608/yr | $36,332/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $245/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,010/yr | $15,072/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,399/yr | $17,290/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,905/yr | $1,730/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $68,583/yr | $67,493/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $53,930/yr | $53,813/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $53,930/yr | $53,813/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 26% | 25% |
| Students taking federal loans | 44% | 46% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 53% | 43% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1120–1370 | 1130–1300 |
| SAT average | 1227 | 1241 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–29 | 26–30 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–33 · Math 19–26 | English 25–31 · Math 24–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,179 | 6,585 |
| Students accepted | 2,265 | 2,573 |
| Students who enrolled | 348 | 403 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 30% | 40% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 13% | 14% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 73% | 73% |
| Freshmen who come back | 77% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,285/yr | $56,878/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,659–$80,012 | $37,176–$86,002 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 70% | 73% |
| White students graduating | 75% | 75% |
| Black students graduating | 63% | 61% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 68% | 73% |
| Asian students graduating | 76% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,950/yr | $49,249/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 86% |
| Graduate on time | 67% | 67% |
| Pell students who graduate | 67% | 69% |
| First-gen students who finish | 55% | 57% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 61% |
| Students who transfer out | 19% | 21% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,859/yr | $52,689/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 15% · Social Sciences 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Social Sciences 12% · Psychology 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 15% of degrees | Social Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Social Sciences — 12% of degrees | Psychology — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Theology & Religious Vocations — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | English Language & Literature — 9% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $100,469/yr | Education, General — $50,984/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 22% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,403 | 1,440 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 634 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $8,867/mo | $8,920/mo |
| Full-time professors | 60% | 77% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $77,741 | $74,646 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Irving, TX | Georgetown, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1956 | 1840 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Men | 47% | 45% |
| Women | 53% | 55% |
| White students | 54% | 51% |
| Black students | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 29% | 30% |
| Asian students | 7.8% | 3.3% |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 4.4% |
| Other / not reported | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 16% | 20% |
| Part-time students | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.8% | 2.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,940/yr | $17,431/yr |
| Endowment | $100.6M | $403.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 932 | 1,070 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,630/yr | $7,852/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,730/yr | $5,776/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 219 | 476 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $2.1M | $6.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.1M | $6.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $2,784 | $102,527 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.