College comparison

University of Charleston vs University of 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	University of Charleston Charleston, WV	University of Dallas Irving, TX
Acceptance rateUniversity of Dallas is more selective	62%	53%
SAT (25–75)	—	1120–1370
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,259	1,403
Avg net price	$22,107	$22,610
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Dallas reports higher median earnings	$55,774	$58,285
Graduation rate	46%	73%
Median debt	$19,500	$23,117
Economic mobility	1.2%	1.3%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is University of Charleston or University of Dallas harder to get into?

University of Dallas is more selective: University of Charleston's acceptance rate is approximately 62% and University of Dallas's is approximately 53% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Charleston vs University of Dallas?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of Charleston and 1120–1370 at University of 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.