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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State NMSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton UTSA| University of New Mexico Main Campus | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNM | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Albuquerque, NM | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,953 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unm.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNM | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,803 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,138 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,916 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,633 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,280 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
UNM | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,639 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 12,142 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 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 |
UNM | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNM | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $232 |
Diversity |
UNM | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNM | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UNM | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 21,953 students)
UNM vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNM or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 31.3% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at UNM than Texas Tech University ($25,138.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Texas Tech ($10,633 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 4.4% lower than costs at University of New Mexico Main Campus ($10,460 vs. $10,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than Texas Tech University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 0.9% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($9,359 vs. $9,280)
UNM vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNM or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or UNM .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 94 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
UNM vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNM 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 UNM.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $15,800 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- UNM graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/