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Overview |
UT Tyler | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Tyler, TX | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,322 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #516 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uttyler.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Tyler | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,232 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,908 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,248 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,612 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
UT Tyler | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,493 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 3,279 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Tyler | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Tyler | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,632 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $192 | $205 |
Diversity |
UT Tyler | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UT Tyler | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UT Tyler | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than Wayland Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 2,978 students)
UT Tyler vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Tyler or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 183.2% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($20,942.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at UT Tyler than Wayland Baptist University ($23,232.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than Wayland Baptist University ($13,248 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 14.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($8,660 vs. $9,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayland Baptist University than The University of Texas at Tyler (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 41.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($13,608 vs. $9,612)
UT Tyler vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Tyler or Wayland Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wayland Baptist University or UT Tyler .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 148 points higher than at Wayland Baptist University (911)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wayland Baptist University (20)
- Accepted freshman UT Tyler students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Wayland Baptist University (3.14)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
UT Tyler vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Tyler or Wayland Baptist 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 Wayland Baptist University and UT Tyler.
- The graduation rate at UT Tyler is higher than Wayland Baptist University (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $4,300 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $44,800)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $1,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Wayland Baptist University graduates. ($18,632 vs. $19,875)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Wayland Baptist University graduates. ($192 vs. $205)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/