University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD) vs TAMU-CT

When it comes to higher education in Texas, University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD) and Texas A&M University-Central Texas (TAMUCT) stand out as two compelling options. While both universities offer a diverse range of academic programs and a vibrant campus life, they also have distinct characteristics that set them apart. UNTD boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible choice for students, while TAMUCT has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences, including popular majors, student body demographics, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your educational journey.

	Texas A&M University-Central Texas	University of North Texas at Dallas
Overview
Location	Killeen, Texas	Dallas, Texas
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		70.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	95.9%	89.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $45	$50
SAT range	N/A	860 - 1020
ACT range	N/A	15 - 20
Students submitting SAT score		1.0%
Students submitting ACT score		8.0%
Total number of applicants	49	2,618
Total number of admissions given out	47	2,354
Admitted students who chose to enroll	33	367
Yield rate	70.2%	15.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $20,705 Out of state: $30,848	In state: $23,678 Out of state: $35,918
Average net price	$8,089	$6,575
Tuition	In state: $5,857 Out of state: $16,000	In state: $7,840 Out of state: $20,080
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $6,010 Meal plan: $3,292
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	89.0% Average amount $6,647	98.0% Average amount $10,639
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $5,361	13.0% Average amount $5,101
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,774 Men 40.9% Women 59.1%	3,368 Men 32.1% Women 67.9%
Graduate students	445 Men 37.5% Women 62.5%	752 Men 33.6% Women 66.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	6.1%	1.8%
International students	N/A	6.2%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	108
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Texas Minnesota New York	Texas Arizona Kansas Louisiana Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Liberal Arts Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Education	Business Multidisciplinary Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Legal Profession Education
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	36.9%
Dropout rate	N/A	29.9%
Transferred out	N/A	27.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,001 Year 2: $59,169 Year 3: $60,079 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,302 Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $46,521 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,531 Year 2: $42,402 Year 3: $43,079 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,586 Year 2: $35,416 Year 3: $36,625 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,932 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,809 Year 2: $31,670 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,993 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,181 Year 2: $25,774 Year 3: N/A Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,426 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,674 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,128 Year 3: $47,942 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $37,919

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