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Overview |
Midland College | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Midland, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,404 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midland.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Midland College | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,070 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,980 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,800 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,906 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,934 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 77% |
Admission |
Midland College | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | - | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Midland College | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Midland College | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $232 |
Diversity |
Midland College | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Midland College | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Midland College | 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 Midland College based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 5,404 students)
Midland College vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Midland College or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 138.3% more expensive to attend than Midland College for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $3,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 325.8% higher at Texas Tech than Midland College ($21,205.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland College than Texas Tech ($6,906 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland College are 80.3% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($5,800 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Tech University than Midland College (77% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 89.7% larger than aid received Midland College ($9,359 vs. $4,934)
Which college is harder to get into, Midland College or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Midland College .
Midland College vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Midland 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 Midland College.
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Midland College graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $44,000)
- Midland College students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($5,500 vs. $22,500)
- Midland College graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($56 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midland College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/