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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| Concordia University Texas | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Texas | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #951 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | concordia.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Texas | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,750 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,750 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,940 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,621 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,382 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Texas | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,170 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 1,976 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Texas | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Texas | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,174 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $280 | $232 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Texas | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Texas | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Texas | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Concordia University-Texas based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 1,614 students)
Concordia University-Texas vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Texas or Texas Tech?
- Concordia University Texas is 300.1% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($35,750.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Concordia University-Texas than Texas Tech University ($35,750.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than Concordia University-Texas ($16,773 vs. $23,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 23.7% lower than costs at Concordia University Texas ($10,460 vs. $12,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Texas than Texas Tech University (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Texas students is 166.8% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($28,382 vs. $10,636)
Concordia University-Texas vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Texas or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Concordia University-Texas .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 136 points higher than at Concordia University-Texas (998)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Texas (22)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Concordia University-Texas (3.3)
- Concordia University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
Concordia University-Texas vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Texas 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 Concordia University-Texas.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Concordia University Texas (61% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Concordia University-Texas graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $46,100)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $4,674 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,174)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Texas graduates. ($232 vs. $280)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/