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UTSA Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton UNM SHSU| Texas State University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas State | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | San Marcos, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,171 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | txstate.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas State | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,606 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,030 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,460 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,120 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 77% |
Admission |
Texas State | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,908 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 25,353 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas State | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas State | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $232 |
Diversity |
Texas State | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas State | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Texas State | 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 Texas State based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 38,171 students)
Texas State vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas State or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Texas Tech than Texas State University ($21,205.00 vs. $20,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than Texas Tech ($14,120 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 9.6% lower than costs at Texas State University ($10,460 vs. $11,460)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Texas State University as Texas Tech University (77% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 26% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($11,791 vs. $9,359)
Texas State vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas State or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Texas State .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 96 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- Texas State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
Texas State vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Texas State University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Texas State graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $49,200)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,500)
- Texas State graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($219 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/