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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,588 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthom.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,724 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,724 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,760 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,207 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,181 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 77% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,123 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 1,086 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.7% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.4% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1300 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 3,588 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Texas Tech?
- University of St Thomas is 255.1% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($31,724.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at University of St Thomas than Texas Tech University ($31,724.00 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 St Thomas ($17,896 vs. $19,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 7.2% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($9,760 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Texas Tech University (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 147.7% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($23,181 vs. $9,359)
University of St Thomas vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas 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 St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 31 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
University of St Thomas vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of St Thomas (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $1,300 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $57,200)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($22,000 vs. $22,500)
- University of St Thomas 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 St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/