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UTSA Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH UT Austin Baylor SHSU SFASU UT Dallas UT Arlington Lamar University| Texas State University | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 74% |
Admission |
Texas State | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $192 |
Diversity |
Texas State | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Texas State | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas State University is larger than than UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (38,171 students vs. 9,322 students)
Texas State vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or UT Tyler?
- Texas State University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($8,606.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at UT Tyler than Texas State University ($23,232.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than Texas State ($13,248 vs. $14,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 15.7% lower than costs at Texas State University ($9,908 vs. $11,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas State University than The University of Texas at Tyler (77% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 22.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($11,791 vs. $9,612)
Texas State vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 21 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming Texas State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Texas State (87.7%)
Texas State vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State 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 Texas State.
- The graduation rate at Texas State is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $100 more per year than UT Tyler graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $49,100)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $2,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas State graduates. ($18,632 vs. $21,250)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Texas State graduates. ($192 vs. $219)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/