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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton Lamar University University of Houston-Downtown| Sam Houston State University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SHSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Huntsville, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,480 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shsu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,856 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,648 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,908 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,632 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,499 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 77% |
Admission |
SHSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,316 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 13,809 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.6% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SHSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
SHSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SHSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
SHSU | 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 SHSU based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 21,480 students)
SHSU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHSU or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 52.6% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Texas Tech than Sam Houston State University ($21,205.00 vs. $15,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sam Houston State University than Texas Tech ($13,632 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 4.3% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($10,460 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Tech University than Sam Houston State University (77% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($10,499 vs. $9,359)
SHSU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHSU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or SHSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 137 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- SHSU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
SHSU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHSU 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 SHSU.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Sam Houston State University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $10,700 more per year than SHSU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $47,800)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- SHSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/