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Overview |
TAMUK | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Kingsville, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #774 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamuk.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TAMUK | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,137 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,133 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,425 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,347 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,723 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 77% |
Admission |
TAMUK | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,768 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 5,569 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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 |
TAMUK | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TAMUK | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,636 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $232 |
Diversity |
TAMUK | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
TAMUK | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
TAMUK | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 6,092 students)
TAMUK vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TAMUK or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 73.9% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Texas Tech than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($21,205.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Texas Tech ($11,347 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 11% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($9,425 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Texas Tech University (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 14.6% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($10,723 vs. $9,359)
TAMUK vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TAMUK or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or TAMUK .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 197 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
TAMUK vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TAMUK 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 TAMUK.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $12,200 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $2,864 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($19,636 vs. $22,500)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($203 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/