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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| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
New Mexico Tech | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Socorro, NM | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,713 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #216 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmt.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
New Mexico Tech | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,664 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,918 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,614 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,133 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,507 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
New Mexico Tech | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,112 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 600 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1290 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
New Mexico Tech | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
New Mexico Tech | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $232 |
Diversity |
New Mexico Tech | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
New Mexico Tech | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
New Mexico Tech | 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 New Mexico Tech based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 1,713 students)
New Mexico Tech vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, New Mexico Tech or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than New Mexico Tech for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $7,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at New Mexico Tech than Texas Tech University ($24,918.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Texas Tech ($9,133 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are 8.8% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($9,614 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology than Texas Tech University (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students is 27% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($13,507 vs. $10,636)
New Mexico Tech vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, New Mexico Tech or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or New Mexico Tech .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1191) is 57 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming New Mexico Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at New Mexico Tech (3.63)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than New Mexico Tech (54%)
New Mexico Tech vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, New Mexico Tech 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 New Mexico Tech.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology earn on average $3,300 more per year than Texas Tech graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $58,500)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- New Mexico Tech graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More New Mexico Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/