The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • West Virginia University has more expensive tuition & fees ($27,360) than Texas Tech University ($24,451).
  • It is harder to admit to Texas Tech University than West Virginia University.
  • Texas Tech University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,100) than West Virginia University (1,100).
  • Texas Tech University has higher submitted ACT score (23) than West Virginia University (23).
  • Texas Tech University has more students with 40,378 students while West Virginia University has 24,741 students.
  • West Virginia University has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while Texas Tech University's ratio is 21 to 1.
  • Texas Tech University has more full-time faculties with 1,763 faculties while West Virginia University has 1,348 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - West Virginia University and Texas Tech University.
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West Virginia Universityvs.Texas Tech University
Morgantown, West VirginiaLocationLubbock, Texas
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$9,648
Out-Of-State$27,360
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$11,852
Out-Of-State$24,451
75%% Receiving Financial Aid67%
$11,052Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,856
88.38 %Acceptance Rates67.34 %
28.41 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)28.56 %
1,100SAT Score1,190
23ACT Score25
62 %Graduation Rate63 %
23 %Transfer-out Rate24 %
79 %Retention Rate86 %
24,741Student Population40,378
1,348Number of Faculties1,763
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio21 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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