College comparison

Baylor vs The University of Texas at Dallas

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Baylor Waco, TX	The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX
Acceptance rateBaylor University is more selective	51%	65%
SAT (25–75)	1200–1400	1160–1410
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	14,785	21,751
Avg net price	$41,104	$18,267
Median earnings (10 yr)The University of Texas at Dallas reports higher median earnings	$65,793	$68,227
Graduation rate	80%	76%
Median debt	$23,000	$18,000
Economic mobility	1.4%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public

Quick answers

Is Baylor University or The University of Texas at Dallas harder to get into?

Baylor University is more selective: Baylor University's acceptance rate is approximately 51% and The University of Texas at Dallas's is approximately 65% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Baylor University vs The University of Texas at Dallas?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1200–1400 at Baylor University and 1160–1410 at The University of Texas at Dallas. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.