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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton UTSA UNM| Abilene Christian University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Abilene, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,079 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #416 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | acu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,300 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,300 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,978 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,280 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,226 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 7,386 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.8% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,325 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $232 |
Diversity |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Abilene Christian University | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 5,079 students)
Abilene Christian University vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Abilene Christian University or Texas Tech?
- Abilene Christian University is 351% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at Abilene Christian University than Texas Tech University ($40,300.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than Abilene Christian University ($17,896 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 9.9% lower than costs at Abilene Christian University ($10,460 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Texas Tech University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 180.8% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($26,280 vs. $9,359)
Abilene Christian University vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Abilene Christian University or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Abilene Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 42 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Abilene Christian University vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Abilene Christian University or Texas Tech? 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 Texas Tech and Abilene Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Abilene Christian University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $46,000)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $2,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,325)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Abilene Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/