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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH Texas Tech Texas A&M SMU Baylor UTSA Florida OU Georgia| The University of Texas at Dallas | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Dallas | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Richardson, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,570 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utdallas.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Dallas | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,564 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,776 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,142 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,555 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,858 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 74% |
Admission |
UT Dallas | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,500 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 18,220 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/32 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1430 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Dallas | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Dallas | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $192 |
Diversity |
UT Dallas | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UT Dallas | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UT Dallas | 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 Dallas is larger than than UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (31,570 students vs. 9,322 students)
UT Dallas vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Dallas or UT Tyler?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 97% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at UT Dallas than The University of Texas at Tyler ($39,776.00 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 UT Dallas ($13,248 vs. $13,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 22.5% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($9,908 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Tyler than The University of Texas at Dallas (74% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 54.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($14,858 vs. $9,612)
UT Dallas vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Dallas or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or UT Dallas .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 206 points higher than at UT Tyler (1059)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than UT Dallas (84.7%)
UT Dallas vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Dallas 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 UT Dallas.
- The graduation rate at UT Dallas is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $9,900 more per year than UT Tyler graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $49,100)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $118 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Dallas graduates. ($18,632 vs. $18,750)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UT Dallas graduates. ($192 vs. $193)
- More UT Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/