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Overview |
Delta State University | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,716 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1029 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $7,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $22,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,427 | $10,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,457 | $14,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,658 | $9,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 84% |
Admission |
Delta State University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,242 | 5,521 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 5,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.7% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
Delta State University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $192 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Delta State University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 2,716 students)
Delta State University vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or UT Tyler?
- Delta State University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $7,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.5% higher at UT Tyler than Delta State University ($22,649.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than UT Tyler ($13,457 vs. $14,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 27.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($8,427 vs. $10,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than The University of Texas at Tyler (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Tyler students is 11% larger than aid received Delta State University ($9,608 vs. $8,658)
Delta State University vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 89 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than UT Tyler (91.5%)
Delta State University vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State 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 Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at UT Tyler is higher than Delta State University (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $11,400 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $37,700)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $636 lower median federal student loan debt than Delta State University graduates. ($18,632 vs. $19,268)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Delta State University graduates. ($192 vs. $199)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/