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UT Austin UT Arlington UNT UH Texas A&M Texas State SMU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Baylor UTSA Florida Tarleton| The University of Texas at Dallas | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Richardson, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,885 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #244 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utdallas.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,564 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,064 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,832 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,464 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,643 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 71% |
Admission |
UT Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,366 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 19,224 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UT Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $232 |
Diversity |
UT Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UT Dallas | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UT Dallas | 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
- Texas Tech University is larger than than UT Dallas based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 30,885 students)
UT Dallas vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Dallas or Texas Tech?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 63% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at UT Dallas than Texas Tech University ($40,064.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than Texas Tech ($13,464 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 32.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($10,460 vs. $13,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Tech University than The University of Texas at Dallas (71% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 37.7% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($14,643 vs. $10,636)
UT Dallas vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Dallas or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or UT Dallas .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 131 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Texas Tech (3.76)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than UT Dallas (65.5%)
UT Dallas vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Dallas 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 Dallas.
- The graduation rate at UT Dallas is the same as at Texas Tech University (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $500 more per year than Texas Tech graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $58,500)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/