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UT Dallas Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UTSA UH Michigan SMU Florida Rice Purdue UW-Seattle| The University of Texas at Austin | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Austin | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,082 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utexas.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Austin | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,678 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,136 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,036 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,060 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 71% |
Admission |
UT Austin | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 66,109 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 19,253 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.1% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1490 | 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Austin | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Austin | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,600 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $232 |
Diversity |
UT Austin | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UT Austin | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UT Austin | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than Texas Tech based on total student enrollment (53,082 students vs. 40,773 students)
UT Austin vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Austin or Texas Tech?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($11,678.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.7% higher at UT Austin than Texas Tech University ($42,778.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than UT Austin ($16,773 vs. $18,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 35.1% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($10,460 vs. $14,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Tech University than The University of Texas at Austin (71% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Austin students is 13.4% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($12,060 vs. $10,636)
UT Austin vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Austin or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or UT Austin .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 163 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Texas Tech (3.76)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than UT Austin (29.1%)
UT Austin vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Austin 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 UT Austin.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than Texas Tech University (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $10,100 more per year than Texas Tech graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $58,500)
- The University of Texas at Austin students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($22,250 vs. $22,500)
- UT Austin graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More UT Austin 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/