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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Trinity College Tarleton SMU| Texas Tech University | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas Tech | Trinity | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,773 | 2,694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #68 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ttu.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas Tech | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,935 | $50,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,534 | $50,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,460 | $14,472 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,773 | $32,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,636 | $33,524 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 99% |
Admission |
Texas Tech | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,020 | 11,425 | ||
| Admitted | 24,116 | 3,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1320/1465 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas Tech | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas Tech | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,500 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
Texas Tech | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Texas Tech | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Texas Tech | Trinity | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Trinity based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 2,694 students)
Texas Tech vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas Tech or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 467.6% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($50,712.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.5% higher at Trinity than Texas Tech University ($50,712.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than Trinity ($16,773 vs. $32,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 38.4% lower than costs at Trinity University ($10,460 vs. $14,472)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Texas Tech University (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 215.2% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($33,524 vs. $10,636)
Texas Tech vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas Tech or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Texas Tech .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 160 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) 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 Trinity (3.68)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Trinity (28.2%)
Texas Tech vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas Tech or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Texas Tech.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Texas Tech University (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Texas Tech graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $58,500)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,500)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/