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UTSA Texas Tech UT Dallas UT Arlington UT Austin SFASU Texas State UH Mount St. Mary's College UNT A&M Commerce Tarleton| University of the Incarnate Word | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
UIW | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 |
UIW | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $192 |
Diversity |
UIW | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
UIW | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UIW | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than UIW based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 7,305 students)
UIW vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or UT Tyler?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 338.7% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at UIW than The University of Texas at Tyler ($32,440.00 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 UIW ($13,248 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 32.4% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($9,908 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than The University of Texas at Tyler (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 158.1% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($24,805 vs. $9,612)
UIW vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or UIW .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 96 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming UT Tyler students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman UIW students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than UT Tyler (93.9%)
UIW vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW 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 UIW.
- The graduation rate at UIW is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $500 more per year than UT Tyler graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $49,100)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $8,547 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($18,632 vs. $27,179)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($192 vs. $281)
- More UT Tyler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/