UT Tyler vs. Criswell College

Comparable Facts

Compare The University of Texas at Tyler in Tyler, TX with Criswell College in Dallas, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than Criswell College based on total student enrollment (10,362 students vs. 160 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The University of Texas at Tyler is located in Tyler, TX (Small City setting); Criswell College is in Dallas, TX (Large City setting).
• The University of Texas at Tyler is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Criswell College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The University of Texas at Tyler 17:1; Criswell College 5:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Criswell College are 34.5% lower than at The University of Texas at Tyler ($9,010 vs. $13,756).
• Out-of-state tuition is 61.9% higher at UT Tyler than at Criswell College (about $9,744 more per year; $25,494 vs. $15,750).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Criswell College than at The University of Texas at Tyler (100% vs. 82%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Criswell College students is 100% larger than aid received by The University of Texas at Tyler students ($21,883 vs. $10,941).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at UT Tyler, test-free at Criswell College.
• Typical fall application deadline: UT Tyler Aug 24, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 27% at UT Tyler vs. 87.9% at Criswell College.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.