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Common questions
Is Texas Southern University or The University of Texas at Tyler harder to get into?
The University of Texas at Tyler is more selective, with a 94% acceptance rate versus 97% at Texas Southern University. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.
Which is cheaper, Texas Southern University or The University of Texas at Tyler?
The University of Texas at Tyler has the lower average net price ($13,323 versus $16,590). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.