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Michigan State Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UM-Dearborn UT Dallas Oakland Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit| Wayne State University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 71% |
Admission |
WSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 |
WSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $232 |
Diversity |
WSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 23,553 students)
WSU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Texas Tech?
- Wayne State University is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($12,493.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at WSU than Texas Tech University ($28,615.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Texas Tech ($16,021 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 12.4% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,460 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Texas Tech University (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($10,862 vs. $10,636)
WSU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 64 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
WSU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Wayne State University (61% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $7,500 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $51,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $242 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($22,258 vs. $22,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/