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Denton, TX · Arlington, TX
| University of North Texas | The University of Texas at Arlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,649/yr | $13,951/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,311/yr | $11,893/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $19,250 | $17,527 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,668/yr | $12,003/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,473/yr | $12,612/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,576/yr | $16,371/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,943/yr | $24,692/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $204/mo | $186/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,194/yr | $11,228/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,164/yr | $13,092/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,120/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,088/yr | $5,384/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,243/yr | $25,261/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,309/yr | $11,950/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $21,149/yr | $29,582/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 38% | 42% |
| Students taking federal loans | 36% | 31% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 72% | 80% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 980–1230 | 1010–1240 |
| SAT average | 1109 | 1124 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–27 | 19–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–27 · Math 17–25 | English 18–26 · Math 17–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 36,807 | 23,126 |
| Students accepted | 26,671 | 18,799 |
| Students who enrolled | 6,926 | 5,233 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 26% | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 43% | 69% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 10% | 12% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 61% | 54% |
| Freshmen who come back | 77% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $57,010/yr | $63,199/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,403–$78,812 | $41,572–$91,958 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 57% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 52% |
| Black students graduating | 60% | 49% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 49% |
| Asian students graduating | 70% | 65% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,304/yr | $60,902/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 43% | 34% |
| Pell students who graduate | 59% | 52% |
| First-gen students who finish | 55% | 54% |
| Low-income students who finish | 52% | 50% |
| Students who transfer out | 10% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $51,890/yr | $63,000/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 11% · Visual & Performing Arts 9% | Health Professions 36% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Engineering 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Health Professions — 36% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees | Engineering — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Statistics — $106,771/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $109,058/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 20% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 34,341 | 32,294 |
| Students per professor | 25 : 1 | 23 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 12,406 | 12,411 |
| Average professor pay | $11,092/mo | $11,502/mo |
| Full-time professors | 72% | 65% |
| 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 | $40,028 | $36,454 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Denton, TX | Arlington, TX |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1890 | 1895 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Men | 47% | 41% |
| Women | 53% | 59% |
| White students | 34% | 22% |
| Black students | 17% | 15% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 30% | 40% |
| Asian students | 8.1% | 14% |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 35% | 44% |
| Part-time students | 16% | 31% |
| Students age 25+ | 13% | 29% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,601/yr | $7,448/yr |
| Endowment | $327.8M | $223.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 6,419 | 9,531 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $5,870/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $4,712/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 11 |
| Student athletes | 434 | 246 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.5M | $3.6M |
| Athletics budget | $58.1M | $18.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $58.1M | $18.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $984,809 | $287,097 |
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.