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Overview |
MSU | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,784 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #817 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwsu.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,877 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,827 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,046 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,361 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,643 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
MSU | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,507 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | 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 24, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,299 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $192 |
Diversity |
MSU | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
MSU | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MSU | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 5,784 students)
MSU vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or UT Tyler?
- The University of Texas at Tyler is 25.8% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.8% higher at UT Tyler than Midwestern State University ($23,232.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than UT Tyler ($11,361 vs. $13,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 1.4% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($9,908 vs. $10,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than The University of Texas at Tyler (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 10.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($10,643 vs. $9,612)
MSU vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or MSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 57 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted 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 (93.9%) than MSU (92.4%)
MSU vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU 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 MSU.
- The graduation rate at UT Tyler is higher than Midwestern State University (40% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $4,800 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $44,300)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $3,667 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($18,632 vs. $22,299)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans 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/