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Overview |
UIC | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 77% |
Admission |
UIC | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UIC | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $232 |
Diversity |
UIC | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than UIC based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 33,747 students)
UIC vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Texas Tech?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at UIC than Texas Tech University ($25,578.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Texas Tech ($10,384 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 37.7% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,460 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Tech University than University of Illinois at Chicago (77% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 47.6% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($13,813 vs. $9,359)
UIC vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 42 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
UIC vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $3,400 more per year than Texas Tech graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,500)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- UIC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/