- Texas Christian University (TCU) is a private school while Texas Tech University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Texas.
- TCU has more expensive tuition of $57,220 than Texas Tech University ($24,451).
- TCU has tighter acceptance rate of 41.08% than Texas Tech University (69.18%).
- TCU has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than Texas Tech University (1,190).
- Texas Tech University is larger with 40,378 students than TCU (12,273 students).
Texas Christian University View More Rivals | Texas Tech University View More Rivals | |
| #114 in National Universities #7 in Texas | Rankings | #207 in National Universities #27 in Texas |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fort Worth, TX | Location | Lubbock, TX |
TCU| Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $57,220 | Undergraduate | $11,852 Texas residents $24,451 out-of-state |
| $35,778 | Graduate | $9,518 Texas residents $17,918 out-of-state |
| $28,896 | Financial Aid | $8,856 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 41.08% | Acceptance Rate | 69.18% |
| 24.11% | Yield | 33.74% |
| 1,260 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,273 | Total Students | 40,378 |
| 10,523 | Undergraduate | 32,579 |
| 1,750 | Graduate | 7,799 |
| 245 | Online Enrollment | 4,572 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 92% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $62,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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: 5,304) $8,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,650) $6,694 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 725 Full-time 317 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,763 Full-time 277 Part-time |
| 2,279 Full-time 410 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,789 Full-time 458 Part-time |
| $114,593 for Faculties $79,584 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,899 for Faculties $55,983 Part-time |