Texas Christian University and Texas Tech University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. TCU is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Fort Worth, TX and Texas Tech is a four-year, public school located in Lubbock, TX.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Texas Christian University | vs. | Texas Tech University |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth, Texas | Location | Lubbock, Texas |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $61,740 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$11,852
Out-Of-State$24,157 |
| 81% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 70% |
| $32,812 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $10,263 |
| 44.49 % | Acceptance Rates | 72.65 % |
| 24.72 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 27.13 % |
| 1,250 | SAT Score | 1,180 |
| 29 | ACT Score | 25 |
| 86 % | Graduation Rate | 69 % |
| 12 % | Transfer-out Rate | 2 % |
| 93 % | Retention Rate | 85 % |
| 12,938 | Student Population | 40,757 |
| 737 | Number of Faculties | 1,566 |
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
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