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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH Michigan State UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin WMU CMU Oakland| Grand Valley State University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 77% |
Admission |
GVSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
GVSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 9% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | 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 GVSU based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 21,648 students)
GVSU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Texas Tech?
- Grand Valley State University is 56.1% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Texas Tech than Grand Valley State University ($21,205.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Texas Tech ($17,105 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 3.2% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($10,140 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Texas Tech University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($9,359 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 44 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
GVSU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Texas Tech University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $13,900 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $44,600)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU 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/