College comparison

The University of Texas at Dallas vs Minnesota

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	The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX	Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Acceptance rateThe University of Texas at Dallas is more selective	65%	80%
SAT (25–75)	1160–1410	1300–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	21,751	31,855
Avg net price	$18,267	$16,778
Median earnings (10 yr)Minnesota reports higher median earnings	$68,227	$69,020
Graduation rate	76%	85%
Median debt	$18,000	$19,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Texas at Dallas or University of Minnesota-Twin Cities harder to get into?

The University of Texas at Dallas is more selective: The University of Texas at Dallas's acceptance rate is approximately 65% and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's is approximately 80% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Dallas vs University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1160–1410 at The University of Texas at Dallas and 1300–1500 at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. 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.