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Overview |
TCU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Fort Worth, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,785 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #107 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,130 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,130 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,005 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,813 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 71% |
Admission |
TCU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,517 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 8,740 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1375 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
TCU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
TCU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
TCU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 7% | ||
Campus |
TCU | 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 TCU based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 12,785 students)
TCU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCU or Texas Tech?
- Texas Christian University is 539.4% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.3% higher at TCU than Texas Tech University ($57,130.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than TCU ($16,773 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 41.5% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($10,460 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than Texas Tech University (81% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 217.9% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($33,813 vs. $10,636)
TCU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or TCU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 86 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming TCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than TCU (42.6%)
TCU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCU 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 TCU.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Texas Tech University (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $900 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- TCU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/