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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 Texarkana | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
A&M-Texarkana | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Texarkana, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,110 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamut.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M-Texarkana | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,819 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,646 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,114 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 77% |
Admission |
A&M-Texarkana | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,018 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 1,846 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1140 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
A&M-Texarkana | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M-Texarkana | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,504 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $232 |
Diversity |
A&M-Texarkana | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
A&M-Texarkana | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
A&M-Texarkana | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 2,110 students)
A&M-Texarkana vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M-Texarkana or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 46.7% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Texas Tech than Texas A&M University Texarkana ($21,205.00 vs. $18,819.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Texas Tech ($10,646 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 9.7% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($10,460 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Texas Tech University (87% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 18.8% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($11,114 vs. $9,359)
A&M-Texarkana vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M-Texarkana or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or A&M-Texarkana .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 139 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- A&M-Texarkana has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
A&M-Texarkana vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M-Texarkana 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 A&M-Texarkana.
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $20,600 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $7,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($14,504 vs. $22,500)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($149 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M-Texarkana students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/