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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| Northwestern Oklahoma State University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NWOSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Alva, OK | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,852 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #835 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwosu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NWOSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,448 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,142 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,220 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,448 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,937 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 77% |
Admission |
NWOSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,503 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.7% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1070 | 1090/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NWOSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NWOSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,315 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $232 |
Diversity |
NWOSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
NWOSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 9% | ||
Campus |
NWOSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than NWOSU based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 1,852 students)
NWOSU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NWOSU or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 64% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at Texas Tech than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($21,205.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Texas Tech ($10,448 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 100.4% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($5,220 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Texas Tech University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($9,359 vs. $8,937)
NWOSU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NWOSU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or NWOSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 184 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
NWOSU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NWOSU 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 NWOSU.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $18,100 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $8,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($14,315 vs. $22,500)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($148 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/