- Both Texas Tech University and West Virginia University are public.
- Texas Tech University is located in Lubbock, TX and West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
- West Virginia University has more expensive tuition of $27,360 than Texas Tech University ($24,451).
- Texas Tech University has tighter acceptance rate of 69.18% than West Virginia University (71.90%).
- Texas Tech University has higher SAT scores of 1,190 than West Virginia University (1,100).
- Texas Tech University is larger with 40,378 students than West Virginia University (24,741 students).
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| #207 in National Universities #27 in Texas | Rankings | #232 in National Universities #9 in West Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lubbock, TX | Location | Morgantown, WV |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's 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 | $9,648 West Virginia residents $27,360 out-of-state |
| $9,518 Texas residents $17,918 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,908 West Virginia residents $28,260 out-of-state |
| $8,856 | Financial Aid | $11,052 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 69.18% | Acceptance Rate | 71.90% |
| 33.74% | Yield | 35.29% |
| 1,190 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 40,378 | Total Students | 24,741 |
| 32,579 | Undergraduate | 19,059 |
| 7,799 | Graduate | 5,682 |
| 4,572 | Online Enrollment | 2,446 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $61,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,700 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,650) $6,694 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,462) $6,356 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,763 Full-time 277 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,348 Full-time 438 Part-time |
| 4,789 Full-time 458 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,567 Full-time 776 Part-time |
| $96,899 for Faculties $55,983 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,227 for Faculties $64,045 Part-time |