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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| Austin College | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Austin College | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Sherman, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #188 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | austincollege.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Austin College | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,740 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,740 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,958 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,739 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,033 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Austin College | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,192 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 2,823 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1370 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Austin College | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Austin College | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Austin College | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Austin College | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Austin College | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 1,182 students)
Austin College vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Austin College or Texas Tech?
- Austin College is 400.7% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111% higher at Austin College than Texas Tech University ($44,740.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than Austin College ($17,896 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 23.9% lower than costs at Austin College ($10,460 vs. $12,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Texas Tech University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 253% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($33,033 vs. $9,359)
Austin College vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Austin College or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Austin College .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 31 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming Austin College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Austin College vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Austin College 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 Austin College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Texas Tech University (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $54,600)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/