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Overview |
UT Tyler | TC | ||
| Location | Tyler, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,322 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #516 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uttyler.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Tyler | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,232 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,908 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,248 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,612 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 61% |
Admission |
UT Tyler | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,493 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,279 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Tyler | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Tyler | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,632 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $192 | $320 |
Diversity |
UT Tyler | TC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UT Tyler | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UT Tyler | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 642 students)
UT Tyler vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Tyler or TC?
- Texas College is 11% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183% higher at UT Tyler than Texas College ($23,232.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than UT Tyler ($11,174 vs. $13,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 18% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($8,400 vs. $9,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Tyler than Texas College (74% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 6.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($10,263 vs. $9,612)
Which college is harder to get into, UT Tyler or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or UT Tyler .
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at TC (2.9)
UT Tyler vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Tyler or TC? 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 TC and UT Tyler.
- The graduation rate at UT Tyler is higher than Texas College (40% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $21,300 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $27,800)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $12,368 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($18,632 vs. $31,000)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($192 vs. $320)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/