- Both Texas Tech University and The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) are public.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- UT Austin has more expensive tuition of $42,778 than Texas Tech University ($24,451).
- UT Austin has tighter acceptance rate of 36.49% than Texas Tech University (69.18%).
- UT Austin has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than Texas Tech University (1,190).
- UT Austin is larger with 52,384 students than Texas Tech University (40,378 students).
Texas Tech University View More Rivals | The University of Texas at Austin View More Rivals | |
| #207 in National Universities #27 in Texas | Rankings | #32 in National Universities #2 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lubbock, TX | Location | Austin, TX |
| Known as | UT Austin | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | $11,678 Texas residents $42,778 out-of-state |
| $9,518 Texas residents $17,918 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,012 Texas residents $22,954 out-of-state |
| $8,856 | Financial Aid | $10,302 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 69.18% | Acceptance Rate | 36.49% |
| 33.74% | Yield | 45.01% |
| 1,190 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 40,378 | Total Students | 52,384 |
| 32,579 | Undergraduate | 41,309 |
| 7,799 | Graduate | 11,075 |
| 4,572 | Online Enrollment | 375 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $61,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $73,900 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,650) $6,694 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,953) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,763 Full-time 277 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,801 Full-time 518 Part-time |
| 4,789 Full-time 458 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 13,961 Full-time 2,646 Part-time |
| $96,899 for Faculties $55,983 Part-time | Average Salary | $127,498 for Faculties $73,243 Part-time |