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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| The University of Texas Pan American | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT-Pan American | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Edinburg, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,559 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #896 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utpa.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT-Pan American | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,649 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,888 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,105 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,938 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
UT-Pan American | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,744 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 12,053 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1090 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UT-Pan American | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT-Pan American | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,539 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $232 |
Diversity |
UT-Pan American | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 91% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UT-Pan American | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UT-Pan American | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than UT-Pan American based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 31,559 students)
UT-Pan American vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT-Pan American or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than UT-Pan American for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Texas Tech than The University of Texas Pan American ($21,205.00 vs. $17,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than Texas Tech ($8,105 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 17.7% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($8,888 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than Texas Tech University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 6.2% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($9,938 vs. $9,359)
UT-Pan American vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT-Pan American or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or UT-Pan American .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 210 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- UT-Pan American has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
UT-Pan American vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT-Pan American or Texas Tech? 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 Tech and UT-Pan American.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than The University of Texas Pan American (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $16,600 more per year than UT-Pan American graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $11,961 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($10,539 vs. $22,500)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($108 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT-Pan American students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/