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Overview |
Belhaven University | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 74% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
Belhaven University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $192 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Belhaven University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 3,627 students)
Belhaven University vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or UT Tyler?
- Belhaven University is 278.4% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Belhaven University than The University of Texas at Tyler ($27,980.00 vs. $23,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than Belhaven University ($13,248 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 8.9% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($9,100 vs. $9,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Tyler than Belhaven University (74% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 77.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($17,067 vs. $9,612)
Belhaven University vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven University or UT Tyler? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UT Tyler and Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $8,200 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $40,900)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $9,770 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($18,632 vs. $28,402)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($192 vs. $293)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/