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UB Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Binghamton University Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus State University of New York at New Paltz UT Austin SUNY College at Oneonta| SUNY at Albany | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 77% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1090/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $232 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | 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 University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 16,658 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 26.4% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than Texas Tech University ($24,910.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Texas Tech ($17,714 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 49.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($10,460 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Texas Tech University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 22.7% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($11,485 vs. $9,359)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 43 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY 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 University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Texas Tech University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $2,700 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $1,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($21,065 vs. $22,500)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/