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Texas A&M UNT UT Arlington UH UT Dallas Texas State Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UT Austin UTSA Baylor Tarleton UNM| University of the Incarnate Word | Texas Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIW | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | San Antonio, TX | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,305 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #827 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiw.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIW | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,440 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,440 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,122 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,832 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,805 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
UIW | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 9,067 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1133 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UIW | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIW | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,179 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $232 |
Diversity |
UIW | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
UIW | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UIW | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than UIW based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 7,305 students)
UIW vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIW or Texas Tech?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 263.1% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at UIW than Texas Tech University ($32,440.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than UIW ($17,896 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 25.4% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($10,460 vs. $13,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Incarnate Word than Texas Tech University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 165% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($24,805 vs. $9,359)
UIW vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIW or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or UIW .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 171 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UIW (3.5)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
UIW vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIW 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 UIW.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $8,900 more per year than UIW graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $49,600)
- Texas Tech University students graduate with a $4,679 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,179)
- Texas Tech graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($232 vs. $281)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/