MSU vs. UT Tyler

Comparable Facts

Compare Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX with The University of Texas at Tyler in Tyler, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than MSU based on total student enrollment (10,362 students vs. 5,324 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Midwestern State University is located in Wichita Falls, TX (Midsize City setting); The University of Texas at Tyler is in Tyler, TX (Small City setting).
• Midwestern State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Texas at Tyler is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Midwestern State University 18:1; The University of Texas at Tyler 17:1.

MSU vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, MSU or UT Tyler? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than UT Tyler ($11,215 vs. $14,476).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 19.1% lower than at The University of Texas at Tyler ($11,124 vs. $13,756).
• Midwestern State University is 8.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than UT Tyler (about $844 more per year; $10,580.00 vs. $9,736.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 103.5% higher at UT Tyler than at Midwestern State University (about $12,964 more per year; $25,494.00 vs. $12,530.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Midwestern State University than at The University of Texas at Tyler (92% vs. 82%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 0.9% larger than aid received by The University of Texas at Tyler students ($11,037 vs. $10,941).

MSU vs. UT Tyler Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MSU or UT Tyler? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UT Tyler and MSU.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The University of Texas at Tyler (1110) is 100 points higher than at MSU (1010).
• Incoming UT Tyler students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (23 vs. 19 at MSU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Midwestern State University 910/1100; The University of Texas at Tyler 1010/1200.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Midwestern State University 16/22; The University of Texas at Tyler 20/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: MSU - Test-free; UT Tyler - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UT Tyler Aug 24, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at MSU (3.2).
• UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than MSU (93.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.9% at MSU vs. 27% at UT Tyler.

MSU vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for MSU and UT Tyler? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The University of Texas at Tyler's six-year graduation rate (40%) is higher than Midwestern State University's (34%).
• Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn a median of about $4,800 more per year than MSU graduates about ten years after starting college ($49,100 vs. $44,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The University of Texas at Tyler graduates have a $3,667 lower median loan debt than MSU graduates ($18,632 vs. $22,299).
• Among borrowers, UT Tyler graduates have an estimated $38 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than MSU graduates ($192 vs. $230).
• More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.