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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| South Plains College | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
South Plains College | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Levelland, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,580 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southplainscollege.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Plains College | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $696 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,952 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,418 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,470 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,794 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 77% |
Admission |
South Plains 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) | |||
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Academics |
South Plains College | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Plains College | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $232 |
Diversity |
South Plains College | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
South Plains College | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 9% | ||
Campus |
South Plains College | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than South Plains College based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 8,580 students)
South Plains College vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Plains College or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 247.9% more expensive to attend than South Plains College for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $2,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 618.3% higher at Texas Tech than South Plains College ($21,205.00 vs. $2,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Plains College than Texas Tech ($6,470 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Plains College are 136.8% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($4,418 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Plains College than Texas Tech University (83% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 61.5% larger than aid received South Plains College ($9,359 vs. $5,794)
Which college is harder to get into, South Plains College or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or South Plains College .
South Plains College vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Plains 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 South Plains College.
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $19,200 more per year than South Plains College graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $39,300)
- South Plains College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($10,500 vs. $22,500)
- South Plains College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($108 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Plains College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/