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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| Dallas Baptist University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DBU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Dallas, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,348 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #595 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dbu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DBU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,810 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,810 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,351 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,607 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,797 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 77% |
Admission |
DBU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,519 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 7,784 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.4% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
DBU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DBU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $232 |
Diversity |
DBU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
DBU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 9% | ||
Campus |
DBU | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 4,348 students)
DBU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DBU or Texas Tech?
- Dallas Baptist University is 278.4% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at DBU than Texas Tech University ($33,810.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than DBU ($17,896 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 11.9% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($9,351 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dallas Baptist University than Texas Tech University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 100.8% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($18,797 vs. $9,359)
DBU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DBU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or DBU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 79 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
DBU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DBU 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 DBU.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Dallas Baptist University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $10,800 more per year than DBU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $47,700)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,500)
- DBU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/