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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Colorado State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin UW Baylor Tarleton| Montana State University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,681 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,824 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,391 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,250 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,749 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,794 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 21,116 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $232 |
Diversity |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 9% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 16,681 students)
MSU vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 53.4% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at MSU than Texas Tech University ($27,391.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than Texas Tech ($17,250 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 8% lower than costs at Montana State University ($10,460 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than Texas Tech University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 62.8% larger than aid received Montana State University ($9,359 vs. $5,749)
MSU vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 3 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming MSU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MSU (3.5)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
MSU vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU 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 MSU.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Montana State University (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $12,700 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $45,800)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/