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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State KU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton UTSA| Kansas State University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 71% |
Admission |
K-State | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 |
K-State | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
K-State | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
K-State | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 7% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 19,745 students)
K-State vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Texas Tech?
- Kansas State University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at K-State than Texas Tech University ($26,838.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than K-State ($16,773 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 14.9% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($10,460 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than Texas Tech University (90% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($10,636 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Texas Tech (3.76)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
K-State vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Kansas State University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $8,800 more per year than K-State graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $49,700)
- Texas Tech University and K-State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,500 vs. $22,500)
- Texas Tech University and K-State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/