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Overview |
UT Tyler | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Tyler, TX | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,322 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #516 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uttyler.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Tyler | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,232 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,908 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,248 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,612 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 88% |
Admission |
UT Tyler | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,493 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 3,279 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1220 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Tyler | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Tyler | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,632 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $192 | $211 |
Diversity |
UT Tyler | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UT Tyler | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UT Tyler | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 9,242 students)
UT Tyler vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Tyler or West Texas A & M University?
- The University of Texas at Tyler is 16% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181% higher at UT Tyler than West Texas A & M University ($23,232.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than West Texas A & M University ($13,248 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 0.5% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($9,860 vs. $9,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than The University of Texas at Tyler (88% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Tyler students is 28.2% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,612 vs. $7,500)
UT Tyler vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Tyler or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or UT Tyler .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 88 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
UT Tyler vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Tyler or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and UT Tyler.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $5,000 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $44,100)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $1,868 lower median federal student loan debt than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($18,632 vs. $20,500)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than West Texas A & M University graduates. ($192 vs. $211)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/