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Overview |
East Texas Baptist University | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Marshall, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,771 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #516 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etbu.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
East Texas Baptist University | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,195 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,169 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
East Texas Baptist University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,449 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 981 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
East Texas Baptist University | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East Texas Baptist University | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $192 |
Diversity |
East Texas Baptist University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
East Texas Baptist University | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
East Texas Baptist University | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 1,771 students)
East Texas Baptist University vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East Texas Baptist University or UT Tyler?
- East Texas Baptist University is 271.2% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at East Texas Baptist University than The University of Texas at Tyler ($27,450.00 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 East Texas Baptist University ($13,248 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 2.9% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($9,908 vs. $10,195)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than The University of Texas at Tyler (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 72.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($16,552 vs. $9,612)
East Texas Baptist University vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, East Texas Baptist University or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or East Texas Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 77 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at East Texas Baptist University (3.4)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
East Texas Baptist University vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $7,000 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $7,368 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($18,632 vs. $26,000)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($192 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/