College comparison

The University of Texas at Dallas vs Washington State

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	Washington State Pullman, WA
Acceptance rateThe University of Texas at Dallas is more selective	65%	87%
SAT (25–75)	1160–1410	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	21,751	21,099
Avg net price	$18,267	$14,971
Median earnings (10 yr)Washington State reports higher median earnings	$68,227	$68,905
Graduation rate	76%	61%
Median debt	$18,000	$19,500
Economic mobility	—	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Texas at Dallas or Washington State University 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 Washington State University's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1160–1410 at The University of Texas at Dallas and — at Washington State University. 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.