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Overview |
San Jose State | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 77% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 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 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
San Jose State | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $232 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
San Jose State | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
San Jose 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than San Jose State based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 35,751 students)
San Jose State vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 55.6% more expensive to attend than San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose State University than Texas Tech ($14,219 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 77.5% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($10,460 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Tech University than San Jose State University (77% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Tech University students is 1.6% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($9,359 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose 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 Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 79 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- San Jose State has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
San Jose State vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose 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 Jose State.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than San Jose State University (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Texas Tech graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $58,500)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More San Jose State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/