- Both Texas Tech University and Kansas State University (K-State) are public.
- Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, TX and K-State is located in Manhattan, KS.
- K-State has more expensive tuition of $27,816 than Texas Tech University ($24,451).
- Texas Tech University has tighter acceptance rate of 69.18% than K-State (94.12%).
- Texas Tech University is larger with 40,378 students than K-State (19,722 students).
Texas Tech University View More Rivals | Kansas State University View More Rivals | |
| #207 in National Universities #27 in Texas | Rankings | #190 in National Universities #2 in Kansas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lubbock, TX | Location | Manhattan, KS |
| Known as | K-State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,852 Texas residents $24,451 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,942 Kansas residents $27,816 out-of-state |
| $9,518 Texas residents $17,918 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,786 Kansas residents $25,147 out-of-state |
| $8,856 | Financial Aid | $8,381 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 69.18% | Acceptance Rate | 94.12% |
| 33.74% | Yield | 41.79% |
| 1,190 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 40,378 | Total Students | 19,722 |
| 32,579 | Undergraduate | 15,046 |
| 7,799 | Graduate | 4,676 |
| 4,572 | Online Enrollment | 2,820 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $61,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,650) $6,694 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,696) $5,200 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,763 Full-time 277 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 996 Full-time 153 Part-time |
| 4,789 Full-time 458 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,237 Full-time 544 Part-time |
| $96,899 for Faculties $55,983 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,236 for Faculties $59,390 Part-time |