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Overview |
Texas Tech | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,378 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #449 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ttu.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas Tech | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,935 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,205 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,460 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,896 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,359 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 89% |
Admission |
Texas Tech | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,400 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 23,837 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas Tech | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $140 |
Diversity |
Texas Tech | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Texas Tech | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Texas Tech | Utah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Utah State University based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 27,943 students)
Texas Tech vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas Tech or Utah State University?
- Texas Tech University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Utah State University than Texas Tech University ($23,884.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than Texas Tech ($14,577 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 27.1% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($8,232 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than Texas Tech University (89% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utah State University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($9,808 vs. $9,359)
Texas Tech vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas Tech or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or Texas Tech .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 50 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Utah State University (3.63)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
Texas Tech vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas Tech or Utah State 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 Utah State University and Texas Tech.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Utah State University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $8,890 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($13,610 vs. $22,500)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($140 vs. $232)
- More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/