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Texas State Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UT Austin UH UT Dallas Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UIW Baylor Tarleton St. Mary's University| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UTSA | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,393 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #901 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utsa.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UTSA | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,951 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,259 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,046 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,664 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,934 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 77% |
Admission |
UTSA | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,295 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 20,243 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UTSA | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UTSA | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,983 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $232 |
Diversity |
UTSA | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UTSA | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UTSA | 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 UTSA based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 34,393 students)
UTSA vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UTSA or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 50.1% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Texas Tech than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($21,205.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Texas Tech ($12,664 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 5.6% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,460 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Tech University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (77% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 4.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,359 vs. $8,934)
UTSA vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UTSA or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or UTSA .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 91 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
UTSA vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UTSA 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 UTSA.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (61% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $10,600 more per year than UTSA graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $47,900)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $483 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,983)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/