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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin NMSU Baylor Tarleton UTSA| The University of Texas at El Paso | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTEP | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | El Paso, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,880 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utep.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTEP | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,704 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,112 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,582 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,563 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,564 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 77% |
Admission |
UTEP | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,493 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 10,485 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
UTEP | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTEP | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $232 |
Diversity |
UTEP | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 83% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UTEP | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UTEP | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than UTEP based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 23,880 students)
UTEP vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTEP or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 16% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at UTEP than Texas Tech University ($23,112.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than Texas Tech ($9,563 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at El Paso are 9.2% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($9,582 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at El Paso than Texas Tech University (87% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 12.9% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($10,564 vs. $9,359)
UTEP vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTEP or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or UTEP .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 201 points higher than at UTEP (933)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UTEP (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UTEP (3.3)
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
UTEP vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTEP 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 UTEP.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than The University of Texas at El Paso (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $16,300 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($17,250 vs. $22,500)
- UTEP graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($178 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTEP students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/