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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH Marshall University UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton JMU| Texas Tech University | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas Tech | WVU | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,378 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ttu.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas Tech | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,935 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,205 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,460 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,896 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,359 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 94% |
Admission |
Texas Tech | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,400 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 23,837 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Texas Tech | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas Tech | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
Texas Tech | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Texas Tech | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Texas Tech | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than WVU based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 24,741 students)
Texas Tech vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas Tech or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at WVU than Texas Tech University ($26,568.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Texas Tech ($12,202 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 11.1% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($10,460 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Texas Tech University (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($11,685 vs. $9,359)
Texas Tech vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas Tech or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Texas Tech .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 56 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
Texas Tech vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas Tech or WVU? 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 WVU and Texas Tech.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than West Virginia University (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $7,900 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $50,600)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $1,501 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,001)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/