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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin Baylor Tarleton UTSA UNM| Texas Tech University | Texas Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Texas Tech | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,378 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ttu.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas Tech | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,935 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,205 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,460 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,896 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,359 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Texas Tech | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,400 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 23,837 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas Tech | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,500 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Texas Tech | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas Tech | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Texas Tech | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 2,578 students)
Texas Tech vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas Tech or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 251.3% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Texas Tech University ($31,390.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than Texas Tech ($15,652 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 4.4% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($10,460 vs. $10,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than Texas Tech University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 210.3% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($29,039 vs. $9,359)
Texas Tech vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas Tech or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or Texas Tech .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 131 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
Texas Tech vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas Tech or Texas Wesleyan University? 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 Wesleyan University and Texas Tech.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $44,200)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $2,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,999)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/