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UCSC Texas A&M UNT San Diego State UT Arlington UH UC Merced UT Dallas UCI Texas State UCSD San Jose State| University of California Riverside | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Riverside | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,426 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucr.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Riverside | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,433 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,533 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,566 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 71% |
Admission |
UC Riverside | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 62,807 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 39,758 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Riverside | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Riverside | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,109 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $232 |
Diversity |
UC Riverside | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Riverside | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UC Riverside | 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 UC Riverside based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 26,426 students)
UC Riverside vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Riverside or Texas Tech?
- University of California Riverside is 32.4% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.9% higher at UC Riverside than Texas Tech University ($42,611.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Riverside than Texas Tech ($13,533 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 85.8% lower than costs at University of California Riverside ($10,460 vs. $19,433)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Tech University than University of California Riverside (71% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Riverside students is 102.8% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($21,566 vs. $10,636)
UC Riverside vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Riverside or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or UC Riverside .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 15 points higher than at UC Riverside (1119)
- Incoming UC Riverside students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman UC Riverside students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Texas Tech (3.76)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than UC Riverside (63.3%)
UC Riverside vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Riverside 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 UC Riverside.
- The graduation rate at UC Riverside is higher than Texas Tech University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $6,300 more per year than UC Riverside graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $52,200)
- University of California Riverside students graduate with a $3,391 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($19,109 vs. $22,500)
- UC Riverside graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($197 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Riverside students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/