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Overview |
TU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 71% |
Admission |
TU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $232 |
Diversity |
TU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 7% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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 TU based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 19,527 students)
TU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 21% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at TU than Texas Tech University ($24,402.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Texas Tech ($15,064 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 49.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($10,460 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Tech University than Towson University (71% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($11,565 vs. $10,636)
TU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or TU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 53 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at TU (3.69)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
TU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Texas Tech University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $5,000 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,500)
- TU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($183 vs. $232)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/