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Western State Colorado University Texas Tech UT Dallas UT Arlington UT Austin SFASU Colorado Mesa UH UNT Colorado State A&M Commerce Tarleton| Fort Lewis College | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,560 | $7,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,688 | $22,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,390 | $10,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,074 | $14,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,989 | $9,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
FLC | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,253 | 5,521 | ||
| Admitted | 3,964 | 5,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
FLC | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $192 |
Diversity |
FLC | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
FLC | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FLC | 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 FLC based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 3,413 students)
FLC vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or UT Tyler?
- Fort Lewis College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($7,560.00 vs. $7,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at UT Tyler than Fort Lewis College ($22,649.00 vs. $18,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than FLC ($14,043 vs. $16,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 25% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($10,710 vs. $13,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than The University of Texas at Tyler (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 45.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($13,989 vs. $9,608)
FLC vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or FLC .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 47 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than UT Tyler (91.5%)
FLC vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC 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 FLC.
- The graduation rate at UT Tyler is higher than Fort Lewis College (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $10,100 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $39,000)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $868 lower median federal student loan debt than FLC graduates. ($18,632 vs. $19,500)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than FLC graduates. ($192 vs. $201)
- More FLC 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/