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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin JMU Mason CNU RU| Texas Tech University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas Tech | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,773 | 22,541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #558 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ttu.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas Tech | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,935 | $7,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,534 | $27,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,460 | $14,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,773 | $16,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,636 | $10,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 94% |
Admission |
Texas Tech | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,020 | 15,216 | ||
| Admitted | 24,116 | 13,773 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas Tech | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas Tech | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,500 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $242 |
Diversity |
Texas Tech | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Texas Tech | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Texas Tech | Old Dominion | ||
| 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 Old Dominion based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 22,541 students)
Texas Tech vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas Tech or Old Dominion?
- Texas Tech University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Old Dominion than Texas Tech University ($27,465.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Texas Tech ($16,150 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 39.5% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($10,460 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Texas Tech University (94% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($10,636 vs. $10,006)
Texas Tech vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas Tech or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Texas Tech .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 114 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
Texas Tech vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas Tech or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Texas Tech.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Old Dominion University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $47,600)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion 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/