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Overview |
UNT | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Denton, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,507 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unt.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNT | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,319 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,399 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,805 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,675 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 71% |
Admission |
UNT | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,807 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 26,671 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 |
UNT | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNT | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $232 |
Diversity |
UNT | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNT | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UNT | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than Texas Tech based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 40,773 students)
UNT vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNT or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $8,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Texas Tech than University of North Texas ($21,534.00 vs. $18,399.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than Texas Tech ($14,675 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 3.3% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($10,460 vs. $10,805)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than Texas Tech University (83% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 4.8% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($11,142 vs. $10,636)
UNT vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNT or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or UNT .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 41 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
UNT vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNT 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 UNT.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of North Texas (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $11,500 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- UNT graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/