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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Arkansas Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton Alabama| University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Norman, OK | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,308 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #189 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ou.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,920 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,488 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,780 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,601 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,561 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
OU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,548 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 15,712 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1330 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $232 |
Diversity |
OU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
OU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 9% | ||
Campus |
OU | 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 OU based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 28,308 students)
OU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OU or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 81.6% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at OU than Texas Tech University ($21,488.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than OU ($17,896 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 50.9% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($10,460 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Texas Tech University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 12.8% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($10,561 vs. $9,359)
OU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or OU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 70 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming OU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than 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 OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
OU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OU 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 OU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Texas Tech University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $800 more per year than Texas Tech graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $58,500)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- OU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/