University of Dallas vs University of Houston

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University of Dallas is a private (not-for-profit) and University of Houston is a public school and both are four-years schools.
University of Dallas has more expensive tuition & fees ($50,880) than University of Houston ($22,191).
It is harder to admit to University of Dallas than University of Houston.
University of Dallas has a higher submitted SAT score (1,255) than University of Houston (1,230).
University of Dallas has higher submitted ACT score (29) than University of Houston (25).
University of Houston has more students with 46,700 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 University of Houston's ratio is 21 to 1.
University of Houston has more full-time faculties with 1,511 faculties while University of Dallas has 143 full-time faculties.

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

University of Dallas	vs.	University of Houston
Irving, Texas	Location	Houston, 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 (very high research activity)
$50,880	2024 Tuition & Fees	In-State$9,711 Out-Of-State$22,191
98%	% Receiving Financial Aid	66%
$32,922	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$9,585

54.01 %	Acceptance Rates	70.00 %
15.02 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	27.00 %
1,255	SAT Score	1,230
29	ACT Score	25
71 %	Graduation Rate	63 %
19 %	Transfer-out Rate	7 %
77 %	Retention Rate	85 %
2,328	Student Population	46,700
143	Number of Faculties	1,511
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	21 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, On-campus daycare

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