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KSU GS Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Georgia UT Austin Georgia Tech| Georgia State University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,974 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,328 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,390 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,928 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 71% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,230 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 18,826 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.3% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.1% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1280 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $232 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Georgia State based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 34,974 students)
Georgia State vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Georgia State than Texas Tech University ($22,389.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than Texas Tech ($16,390 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 56.1% lower than costs at Georgia State University ($10,460 vs. $16,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than Texas Tech University (93% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($10,928 vs. $10,636)
Georgia State vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 78 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Georgia State (62.3%)
Georgia State vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State 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 Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Georgia State University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $46,200)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $1,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,699)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/