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Overview |
Texas Tech | VCU | ||
| Location | Lubbock, TX | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,773 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #460 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ttu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Texas Tech | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,935 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,534 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,460 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,773 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,636 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 99% |
Admission |
Texas Tech | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,020 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 24,116 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Texas Tech | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Texas Tech | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $240 |
Diversity |
Texas Tech | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Texas Tech | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Texas Tech | VCU | ||
| 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 VCU based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 28,238 students)
Texas Tech vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Texas Tech or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($12,850.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at VCU than Texas Tech University ($34,744.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than VCU ($16,773 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 54.1% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($10,460 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Texas Tech University (99% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 16.9% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($12,433 vs. $10,636)
Texas Tech vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Texas Tech or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Texas Tech .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 37 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
Texas Tech vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Texas Tech or VCU? 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 VCU and Texas Tech.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $11,000 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $47,500)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/