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USD UCSD Texas A&M UNT UC Riverside UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Cal State Long Beach Texas State| San Diego State University | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
San Diego State | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,402 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,017 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 77% |
Admission |
San Diego State | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 77,250 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 30,331 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.3% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1090/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
San Diego State | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $232 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Diego State | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 9% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than San Diego State based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 37,402 students)
San Diego State vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 55.6% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Texas Tech than San Diego State University ($21,205.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Diego State University than Texas Tech ($13,017 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 88.5% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($10,460 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Tech University than San Diego State University (77% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego State University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($9,934 vs. $9,359)
San Diego State vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 4 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming San Diego State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Texas Tech (3.76)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
San Diego State vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State 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 San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than Texas Tech University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $5,100 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $7,151 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($15,349 vs. $22,500)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($158 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/