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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas CU Boulder Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin CU Denver Baylor Tarleton| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCCS | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 77% |
Admission |
UCCS | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UCCS | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $232 |
Diversity |
UCCS | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCCS | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than UCCS based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 11,431 students)
UCCS vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Texas Tech than University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($21,205.00 vs. $20,544.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than Texas Tech ($16,990 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 9% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($10,460 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than Texas Tech University (84% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 60.2% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($9,359 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 46 points higher than at UCCS (1088)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UCCS (24)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
UCCS vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $12,100 more per year than UCCS graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $46,400)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $1,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($20,999 vs. $22,500)
- UCCS graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCCS students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/