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Overview |
Texas A&M International University | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Laredo, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,536 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamiu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M International University | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,818 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,634 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,833 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,127 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 71% |
Admission |
Texas A&M International University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,309 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 3,819 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.2% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1130 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Texas A&M International University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M International University | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,806 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $232 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M International University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 95% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M International University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M International University | 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 Texas A&M International University based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 8,536 students)
Texas A&M International University vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M International University or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 134% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at Texas Tech than Texas A&M International University ($21,534.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than Texas Tech ($3,833 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 8.4% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($9,650 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M International University than Texas Tech University (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($11,127 vs. $10,636)
Texas A&M International University vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M International University or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Texas A&M International University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 229 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Texas A&M International University (3.7)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Texas A&M International University (46%)
Texas A&M International University vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M International University 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 Texas A&M International University.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Texas A&M International University (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Texas A&M International University graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $45,200)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $7,694 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($14,806 vs. $22,500)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($153 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A&M International University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/