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Overview |
The University of West Florida | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,521 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #727 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwf.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of West Florida | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,319 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,587 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,268 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,609 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 74% |
Admission |
The University of West Florida | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,113 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 4,377 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
The University of West Florida | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of West Florida | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $192 |
Diversity |
The University of West Florida | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
The University of West Florida | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
The University of West Florida | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of West Florida is larger than than UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (13,521 students vs. 9,322 students)
The University of West Florida vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of West Florida or UT Tyler?
- The University of Texas at Tyler is 71.2% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at UT Tyler than The University of West Florida ($23,232.00 vs. $16,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than UT Tyler ($8,609 vs. $13,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 13.7% lower than costs at The University of West Florida ($9,908 vs. $11,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of West Florida than The University of Texas at Tyler (84% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of West Florida students is 19.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($11,515 vs. $9,612)
The University of West Florida vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of West Florida or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or The University of West Florida .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 6 points higher than at The University of West Florida (1053)
- Incoming The University of West Florida students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman The University of West Florida students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than The University of West Florida (48%)
The University of West Florida vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of West Florida or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and The University of West Florida.
- The graduation rate at The University of West Florida is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $7,900 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $41,200)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $118 lower median federal student loan debt than The University of West Florida graduates. ($18,632 vs. $18,750)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than The University of West Florida graduates. ($192 vs. $193)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of West Florida 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/