The University of Dallas is a private Catholic university in Irving, Texas. The University of Texas at Dallas is a public research university in Richardson, Texas.
| University of Dallas | University of Texas Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | - | 5.1 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 278 Forbes 2019 | # 115 US News 2024 # 351 Times Higher Education 2024 # 520 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | - | # 73 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 451 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 39 for Law by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 |
| Programs | UG Programs -45 PG Programs -10 | UG Programs -34 PG Programs -51 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5 % | 62.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1140 TOEFL-79 | Duolingo-105 IELTS-6.5 PTE-67 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 39680 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 37500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 23060 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 39776 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 36144 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 9251 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 97.2% of graduates from the undergraduate programs were either employed or engaged in continued education. The average salary of these graduates was $46,064. The median salary was $45,000. From the graduate degree programs around, 93.72% of graduates were employed after graduation within six months. The average salary of the graduates was $87,568 with a median salary of $70,000. | MBA: $11,606 Base Salaries are given below: MBA: $145,000 Bachelor of Science: $99,000 Masters in Science: $87,000 |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language proficiency scores Check program specific requirements | LORs along with applications are not mandatorily required. Choice of writing an essay on one of the two topics. GPA requirement- 2.5 (77-79%). |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | - | 7.7/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Dallas | University of Texas Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1956 | 1969 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 25:1 |
| Male:Female | 56% Male, 44% Female | 57% Male, 43% Female |
| Location Facts | The university is located in Irving, Texas, on a 744-acre (301 hectare) campus in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. | Located in a prime location, one of the largest metropolitan and second-largest state, it is connected with two airports. |
| Library | The mission of the Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library is to promote and facilitate scholarly engagement by providing access to both traditional and innovative resources, creating adaptive spaces, and cultivating excellence in teaching, learning, and research. In service to the mission of the University of Dallas, the library supports a diverse intellectual community in its pursuit of wisdom, truth, and virtue. | Total items: 3,097,715. Physical items: 1,354,580 and Electronic items: 1,743,135. microform: 660,402.e-journals and newspapers: 165,725. |
| Campus Life | The University of Dallas experience extends far beyond the classroom. Whether you’re hanging out with your friends in one of the university's seven residence halls, hunkering down for a study session in the Blakley Library, meeting new friends through one of the more than 50 student clubs and organizations, cheering on the sports teams, heading over to the UD DART station for a night out in Dallas, celebrating Mass with the campus community in the Church of the Incarnation or exploring Rome during your sophomore semester abroad, you’ll find yourself becoming a part of a spirited community where academic, social and spiritual life come together to create transformative experiences. | There are 300 students organization, sororities, fraternities, sports clubs, recreational clubs, and others. There are various student voluntarism opportunities are available. Various donation drives, such as book drive, hygiene drive, food drive, pet food drive, blood drive, etc are also included as a part of volunteerism. |
| Hostel | #On campus - $11960 #Off campus (with family) - $2600 #Off campus (not with family) - $8500 | #Double Room-Per Sem - $3425 #Single Room - Per Sem - $4007 |
| Famous Alumni | Miriem Bensalah-Chaqroun - Moroccan businesswoman and president of Confédération générale des entreprises du Maroc from 2012 to 2018 Mike McPhee - NHL player and investment banker | James F. Reilly (NASA Astronaut), Michael Burgess (US Republic Representative), Eric Hansen (Canadian Chess Player), Aziz Sancar (Nobel laureate in Chemistry), Denis Scheck (Literary Critic), Naveen Jindal (Jindal Steel and Power Ltd), etc. |
| City Life | Irving, Texas, is centrally situated between Dallas and Fort Worth, and it is home to more than 240,000 residents. The city’s rich diversity is exhibited by its population and the number of languages spoken by residents. Irving offers the world-class Irving Arts Center that hosts live theater, ballet and symphony performances, as well as national and local visual exhibits. The Toyota Music Factory offers an 8,000-seat music hall that includes a 4,000-seat amphitheater and numerous dining and retail opportunities. The Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas features nearly 100,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space and is served by the a 350-room Westin Convention Center Hotel. Irving’s state-of-the-art transportation options include two large airports, light and heavy rail, and a number of major highways, providing easy access to North Texas and beyond. While Irving is in the center of a large metropolitan area, its beautiful green spaces — including exceptional golf courses and more than 80 parks on 1,873 park acres — beg outdoor activity. Irving’s Campion Trail offers 13 miles of walkable, bikeable trail. Of Irving’s 67.9 square miles of land area, more than 23-square miles are dedicated to master-planned developments and districts. These well-designed developments include the Heritage Crossing District, Las Colinas, Valley Ranch and multiple retail centers. Irving has more than 100 shopping centers and more than 500 restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. | The university is located in Richardson, Texas. Some of the major attractions are Chinatown, North Texas Automotive Museum, Eisman Center for the Performing Arts. The cost of living at Richardson is low, and is connected through Forth Worth- Dallas International Airport. The unemployment rate for Richardson is 2.90% |
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