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Overview |
UT Tyler | Trinity | ||
| Location | Tyler, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #535 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uttyler.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Tyler | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,371 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,649 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,710 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,043 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,608 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
UT Tyler | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,521 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 5,054 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UT Tyler | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Tyler | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,632 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $192 | $263 |
Diversity |
UT Tyler | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UT Tyler | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UT Tyler | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 2,694 students)
UT Tyler vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Tyler or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 588% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($50,712.00 vs. $7,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at Trinity than The University of Texas at Tyler ($50,712.00 vs. $22,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than Trinity ($14,043 vs. $32,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 35.1% lower than costs at Trinity University ($10,710 vs. $14,472)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than The University of Texas at Tyler (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 248.9% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($33,524 vs. $9,608)
UT Tyler vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Tyler or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or UT Tyler .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 235 points higher than at UT Tyler (1059)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Trinity (28.2%)
UT Tyler vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Tyler or Trinity? 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 Trinity and UT Tyler.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $13,700 more per year than UT Tyler graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $49,100)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $6,868 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($18,632 vs. $25,500)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($192 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/