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Iowa Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Michigan State UT Austin Purdue Nebraska| Texas Tech University | Iowa State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas Tech | ISU | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Ames, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,773 | 30,177 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #351 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ttu.edu | iastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas Tech | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,935 | $8,982 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,534 | $26,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,460 | $9,726 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,773 | $17,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,636 | $10,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 77% |
Admission |
Texas Tech | ISU | ||
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| Applied | 34,020 | 22,995 | ||
| Admitted | 24,116 | 20,496 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Texas Tech | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas Tech | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,500 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,868 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $246 |
Diversity |
Texas Tech | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Texas Tech | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Texas Tech | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than ISU based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 30,177 students)
Texas Tech vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas Tech or ISU?
- Iowa State University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($8,982.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at ISU than Texas Tech University ($26,168.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than ISU ($16,773 vs. $17,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 7.5% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($9,726 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa State University than Texas Tech University (77% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa State University students is 0.8% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($10,718 vs. $10,636)
Texas Tech vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas Tech or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Texas Tech .
- The average SAT score at Iowa State University (1142) is 8 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
Texas Tech vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas Tech or ISU? 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 ISU and Texas Tech.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Texas Tech University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $4,800 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $53,700)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $1,368 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,868)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($232 vs. $246)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/