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Overview |
CU Denver | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,409 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,096 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,288 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,303 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,079 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 71% |
Admission |
CU Denver | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,569 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 11,336 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CU Denver | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $232 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CU Denver | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | 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 CU Denver based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 23,409 students)
CU Denver vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or Texas Tech?
- University of Colorado Denver is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($9,096.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at CU Denver than Texas Tech University ($27,288.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Denver than Texas Tech ($15,303 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 42.6% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($10,460 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Denver than Texas Tech University (86% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 31.6% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($10,636 vs. $8,079)
CU Denver vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 79 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CU Denver (23)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- CU Denver has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
CU Denver vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver 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 CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of Colorado Denver (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $9,700 more per year than Texas Tech graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $58,500)
- University of Colorado Denver students graduate with a $1,310 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($21,190 vs. $22,500)
- CU Denver graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($219 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Denver students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/