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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,380 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,750 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,310 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,813 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,107 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 7,938 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Northern Colorado | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than University of Northern Colorado based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 9,380 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than University of Northern Colorado for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $8,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at University of Northern Colorado than Texas Tech University ($22,140.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than University of Northern Colorado ($17,896 vs. $18,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 23% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($10,460 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than Texas Tech University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 6.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Colorado ($9,359 vs. $8,813)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado 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 Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 103 points higher than at University of Northern Colorado (1031)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Northern Colorado (22)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Northern Colorado (3.53)
- University of Northern Colorado has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado 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 Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of Northern Colorado (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $13,900 more per year than University of Northern Colorado graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $44,600)
- University of Northern Colorado students graduate with a $530 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($21,970 vs. $22,500)
- University of Northern Colorado graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northern Colorado students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/