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Overview |
Louisville | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 71% |
Admission |
Louisville | Texas Tech | ||
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| Applied | 14,821 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Louisville | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $232 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 Louisville based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 22,139 students)
Louisville vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Texas Tech?
- University of Louisville is 41.4% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($12,632.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Louisville than Texas Tech University ($28,978.00 vs. $21,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than Louisville ($16,773 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($10,460 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Texas Tech University (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 23.6% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($13,148 vs. $10,636)
Louisville vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 25 points higher than at Texas Tech (1134)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Texas Tech (25)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
Louisville vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of Louisville (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $2,844 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($19,656 vs. $22,500)
- Louisville graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($203 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/