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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| Southwestern University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,483 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,450 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,450 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,014 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,609 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
SU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,557 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 2,489 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1355 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $232 |
Diversity |
SU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
SU | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 1,483 students)
SU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or Texas Tech?
- Southwestern University is 442.2% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.5% higher at SU than Texas Tech University ($48,450.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than SU ($17,896 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 17.6% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($10,460 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern University than Texas Tech University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 227.1% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($30,609 vs. $9,359)
SU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or SU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 34 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at SU (3.5)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than SU (44.8%)
SU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Texas Tech University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $1,100 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $57,400)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $4,393 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,893)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($232 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/