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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,105 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,332 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,269 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,246 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 71% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,953 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 6,302 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6%Open | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7%Open | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1110 | 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 |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 7% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than University of Houston-Downtown based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 14,105 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 42.9% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Texas Tech than University of Houston Downtown ($21,534.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than Texas Tech ($14,269 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 5.8% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($9,882 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Downtown than Texas Tech University (81% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 29% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($10,636 vs. $8,246)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or University of Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 240 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown 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 University of Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of Houston Downtown (61% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $11,100 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/