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Overview |
Texas Tech | UH | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,773 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ttu.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas Tech | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,935 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,534 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,460 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,773 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,636 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 74% |
Admission |
Texas Tech | UH | ||
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| Applied | 34,020 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 24,116 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Texas Tech | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas Tech | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $204 |
Diversity |
Texas Tech | UH | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas Tech | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Texas Tech | UH | ||
| 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
- University of Houston is larger than than Texas Tech based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 40,773 students)
Texas Tech vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas Tech or UH?
- Texas Tech University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Texas Tech than University of Houston ($21,534.00 vs. $21,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Texas Tech ($13,738 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Houston ($10,460 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston than Texas Tech University (74% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 8.6% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($11,551 vs. $10,636)
Texas Tech vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas Tech or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Texas Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 20 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UH (3.46)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than UH (69.5%)
Texas Tech vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas Tech or UH? 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 UH and Texas Tech.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of Houston (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $500 more per year than Texas Tech graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $58,500)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,500)
- UH graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($204 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/