University of Dallas vs Sam Houston State

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University of Dallas is a private (not-for-profit) and Sam Houston State is a public school and both are four-years schools.
University of Dallas has more expensive tuition & fees ($50,880) than Sam Houston State ($19,020).
It is harder to admit to University of Dallas than Sam Houston State.
University of Dallas has a higher submitted SAT score (1,255) than Sam Houston State (1,050).
University of Dallas has higher submitted ACT score (29) than Sam Houston State (21).
Sam Houston State has more students with 21,480 students while University of Dallas has 2,328 students.
University of Dallas has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Sam Houston State's ratio is 20 to 1.
Sam Houston State has more full-time faculties with 804 faculties while University of Dallas has 143 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Dallas and Sam Houston State University.

University of Dallas	vs.	Sam Houston State
Irving, Texas	Location	Huntsville, Texas
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
$50,880	2024 Tuition & Fees	In-State$9,228 Out-Of-State$19,020
98%	% Receiving Financial Aid	77%
$32,922	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$8,466

54.01 %	Acceptance Rates	85.00 %
15.02 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	24.00 %
1,255	SAT Score	1,050
29	ACT Score	21
71 %	Graduation Rate	56 %
19 %	Transfer-out Rate	23 %
77 %	Retention Rate	74 %
2,328	Student Population	21,480
143	Number of Faculties	804
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	20 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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