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Overview |
UT Tyler | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Tyler, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,322 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #516 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uttyler.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Tyler | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,232 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,908 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,248 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,612 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
UT Tyler | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,493 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 3,279 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Tyler | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Tyler | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,632 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $192 | $258 |
Diversity |
UT Tyler | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UT Tyler | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UT Tyler | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| 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 Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 2,578 students)
UT Tyler vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Tyler or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 324.5% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than The University of Texas at Tyler ($31,390.00 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 Texas Wesleyan University ($13,248 vs. $15,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 10.2% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($9,908 vs. $10,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than The University of Texas at Tyler (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 202.1% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($29,039 vs. $9,612)
UT Tyler vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Tyler or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or UT Tyler .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 56 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
UT Tyler vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Tyler or Texas Wesleyan University? 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 Texas Wesleyan University and UT Tyler.
- The graduation rate at UT Tyler is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $4,900 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $44,200)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $6,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($18,632 vs. $24,999)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($192 vs. $258)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/