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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| El Paso Community College | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
El Paso Community College | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | El Paso, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,420 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | epcc.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
El Paso Community College | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,784 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,824 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,179 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,360 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,383 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 71% |
Admission |
El Paso Community College | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | - | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
El Paso Community College | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
El Paso Community College | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,502 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $232 |
Diversity |
El Paso Community College | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 85% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
El Paso Community College | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
El Paso Community College | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than El Paso Community College based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 24,420 students)
El Paso Community College vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, El Paso Community College or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 220.9% more expensive to attend than El Paso Community College for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $2,784.00)
- Out of state tuition is 346.4% higher at Texas Tech than El Paso Community College ($21,534.00 vs. $4,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at El Paso Community College than Texas Tech ($4,360 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at El Paso Community College are 2.8% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($10,179 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at El Paso Community College than Texas Tech University (82% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 26.9% larger than aid received El Paso Community College ($10,636 vs. $8,383)
Which college is harder to get into, El Paso Community College or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or El Paso Community College .
El Paso Community College vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, El Paso Community 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 El Paso Community College.
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $28,300 more per year than El Paso Community College graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $30,200)
- El Paso Community College students graduate with a $15,998 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($6,502 vs. $22,500)
- El Paso Community College graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($67 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former El Paso Community College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/