| UT Dallas vs. MSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#84 in National Universities #6 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #32 in Federal Region VI Universities #38 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,644 Texas Residents $40,144 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,950 Texas Residents $11,770 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,168 Texas Residents $29,548 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,198 Texas Residents $9,498 Out-of-State |
| More$12,366 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,530 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,280 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter65.13% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.52% |
| Favorable20.27% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.94% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger29,886 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,324 |
| Larger21,858 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,303 |
| Larger8,028 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,021 |
| Smaller887 | Online Student Population | Larger1,344 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower64% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,543) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,744) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,172) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,072) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty23 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,222 | Number of faculty | 350 |
| Higher$135,767 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,901 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.