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