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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State K-State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton UTSA| University of Kansas | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,406 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,596 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,308 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,818 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,322 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,644 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 71% |
Admission |
KU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,226 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 16,958 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
KU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
KU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
KU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 7% | ||
Campus |
KU | 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 KU based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 28,406 students)
KU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Texas Tech?
- University of Kansas is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($10,596.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at KU than Texas Tech University ($28,308.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than KU ($16,773 vs. $18,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 3.4% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($10,460 vs. $10,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than Texas Tech University (89% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 0.1% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($10,644 vs. $10,636)
KU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 11 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming KU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
KU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is the same as at Texas Tech University (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $3,900 more per year than KU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $54,600)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- KU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/