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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| Texas A&M University Galveston | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Galveston, Texas | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,773 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamug.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,516 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,940 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 71% |
Admission |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 848 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.3% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $232 |
Diversity |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 9% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | - | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 7% | ||
Campus |
Texas A&M University-Galveston | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 University-Galveston based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 0 students)
Texas A&M University-Galveston vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas A&M University-Galveston or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 97.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Galveston for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $4,516.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.4% higher at Texas Tech than Texas A&M University Galveston ($21,534.00 vs. $12,940.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Galveston are 34.1% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($7,800 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Tech University than Texas A&M University Galveston (71% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is ?% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Galveston ($10,636 vs. $0)
Texas A&M University-Galveston vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas A&M University-Galveston 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 University-Galveston .
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Texas A&M University-Galveston (3.44)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Texas A&M University-Galveston (55.3%)
Texas A&M University-Galveston vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas A&M University-Galveston 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 University-Galveston.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Texas A&M University Galveston (61% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/