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Overview |
UHCL | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,211 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhcl.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHCL | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,024 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,608 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,014 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,488 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,220 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 71% |
Admission |
UHCL | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 1,768 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UHCL | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHCL | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,150 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $177 | $232 |
Diversity |
UHCL | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UHCL | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UHCL | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 8,211 students)
UHCL vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHCL or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 48.3% more expensive to attend than UHCL for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $6,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Texas Tech than University of Houston Clear Lake ($21,534.00 vs. $19,608.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than Texas Tech ($10,488 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 5.3% lower than costs at University of Houston Clear Lake ($10,460 vs. $11,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Tech University than University of Houston Clear Lake (71% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 14.9% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($12,220 vs. $10,636)
UHCL vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHCL or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or UHCL .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 109 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UHCL (3.39)
- UHCL has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
UHCL vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHCL 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 UHCL.
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $4,800 more per year than UHCL graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $53,700)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $5,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($17,150 vs. $22,500)
- UHCL graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($177 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHCL students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/