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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas State LSU Rice HBU Baylor| University of Houston | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UH | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,700 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uh.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,685 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,877 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,418 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,457 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 74% |
Admission |
UH | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,783 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 19,728 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 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 | May 31, 2024 | Aug 24, 2024 |
Academics |
UH | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $192 |
Diversity |
UH | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UH | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UH | 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
- University of Houston is larger than than UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 9,322 students)
UH vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH or UT Tyler?
- University of Houston is 17.5% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at UT Tyler than University of Houston ($23,232.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than UH ($13,248 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Houston ($9,908 vs. $10,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston than The University of Texas at Tyler (75% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 19.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($11,457 vs. $9,612)
UH vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or UH .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 95 points higher than at UT Tyler (1059)
- Incoming UH students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman UH students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than UH (66.2%)
UH vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH 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 UH.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $9,900 more per year than UT Tyler graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $49,100)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $1,118 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($18,632 vs. $19,750)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($192 vs. $204)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/