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Overview |
WCU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | West Chester, PA | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,275 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcupa.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,228 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,973 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,443 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 77% |
Admission |
WCU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,778 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 12,982 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WCU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $232 |
Diversity |
WCU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
WCU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 9% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than WCU based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 17,275 students)
WCU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Texas Tech than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($21,205.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than WCU ($17,896 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 36% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($10,460 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Tech University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (77% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 71.9% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($9,359 vs. $5,443)
WCU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or WCU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 62 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
WCU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Texas Tech University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $9,500 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $49,000)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,500)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($232 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/