The University of North Texas is a public research university in Denton, Texas. Texas Tech University is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas.
University of North Texas | Texas Tech University | |
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Collegedunia Score | 4.1 Out of 10 | 4.5 Out of 10 |
ranking (overall) | # 260 US News 2024 # 1001 QS World University 2024 # 653 US News 2023 | # 216 US News 2024 # 601 Times Higher Education 2024 # 801 QS World University 2024 |
Subject Strength | # 132 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 614 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 101 for Law by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 | # 104 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 717 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 71 for Law by US News 2024 |
Programs | UG Programs -97 PG Programs -74 Doctorate Programs -28 | UG Programs -103 PG Programs -62 |
Acceptance Rate | 71.8 % | 62.6 % |
Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 PTE-53 SAT-1060 TOEFL-79 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1070 TOEFL-79 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 21125 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 15754 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 23492 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 24696 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 18270 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21852 Per Year |
placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Degree Average Salary MBA $130,000 Masters in Science $104,000 Master (Other) $78,000 Bachelor of Science $65,000 | The average earnings for bachelors degree ranges from $24K to $111K for depending on the streams. The average earnings for masters degree ranges from $33K to $133K depending on the stream. |
application requirements | Submit academic transcripts of all previous education Submit English language proficiency test scores Complete program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language test scores Submit letters of recommendation Submit personal statement Check program specific requirements |
CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.0/10 Read 2 reviews | 8.7/10 Read 1 reviews |
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General Facts | University of North Texas | Texas Tech University |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1890 | 1923 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 22:1 |
Male:Female | 48% Male, 52% Female | 54% Male, 46% Female |
Location Facts | The main campus is located in Denton, TX, part of the largest metropolitan area in Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth. The campus is 1,200 acres, including the main campus north of I-35E, the Eagle point athletic complex south of I-35E, and Discovery Park, a research campus located between state highways 77 and 380. | The Texas tech university system consists of five institutions at 26 academic locations in 22 cities. The Lubbock campus is home to the main academic university, law school, and medical school (Health Sciences Center). It is one of two institutions (the other being UT Austin) in Texas to have a graduate school, law school, and medical school on its main campus. |
Library | UNT Libraries are made up of four public service points and two remote storage facilities. Willis Library is the main library on campus, housing the business, economics, education, humanities and social sciences collections along with microforms and special areas such as the Music Library, Government Documents, the Digital Library Division, Archives, and the Rare Book and Texana collections. Statistics are as follows:
| The university libraries consists of the main library and the subject libraries like law library, architecture library etc. The libraries contain total of 2,094,423 volumes, 294 total guides, 129,671 guide views and 84,981 guide sessions. |
Campus Life | There's more to university life than going to class, studying at the library, excelling at a project, or acing tests. Students must also enjoy coffee meet-ups, art exhibits, theatre shows, finding the best pizza on campus, or joining in on a game with the “Mean Green Dodgeball Club” at the University of North Texas. The possibilities to learn interesting new things are as limitless as a student’s potential at UNT. To help students relish their lives on campus, UNT offers many facilities. For example, the university has more than five hundred student organisations, counting 40+ societies/ alliances and 100+ academic honour societies. In addition, the campus has a bright student body comprising 32 new National Merit Finalists, 89 Terry Scholars, and 1,700 Honors College students. Its other initiatives to help students experience an impressive and comfortable stay are:
| There are over 516 student clubs and organizations at Texas Tech. The Student Union Building, located centrally on campus, is the hub of daily student activity. It houses restaurants, coffee shops, a book store, meeting rooms, lecture halls, movie rooms, and study areas, as well as the offices and meeting rooms of several student organizations and the Student Government Association. Approximately 20% of students live on campus, and most students live on campus for at least a portion of their academic careers. Texas Tech's athletic teams are known as the Red Raiders with the exception of the women's basketball team, which is known as the Lady Raiders. Texas Tech competes in NCAA Division I FBS (formerly Division I-A) and is a member of the Big 12 Conference. The Carol of Lights is an annual event, sponsored by the Residence Halls Association, traditionally held the first Friday in December, to celebrate the holiday season. There are numerous such other events held on the campus. |
Hostel | #Meal Plan - $4304 #Triple Occupancy Room - $5688 #Double Occupancy Room - $6386 #Single Occupancy Room - $7114 | #Off campus (with family) - $3546 #On campus - $9153 #Off campus (not with family) - $9153 |
Famous Alumni |
| Demetrio B. Lakas, President of the Republic of Panama from 1969 to 1978. Daniel I. J. Thornton, Governor of Colorado from 1951 to 1955 Donny Anderson, member of the Green Bay Packers folk rocker, John Denver Actor, Barry Corbin |
City Life |
| The cost of living in Lubbock is very affordable. In 2021, Lubbock was voted the ninth-most affordable city in the United States. That's no mean feat. At nearly 8 percent below the national average, housing, transportation, and rent prices are more affordable than comparably sized U.S. cities. The difference in rent prices are negligible between the metro area and other parts of Lubbock, so housing seekers have more options and opportunity. One could expect around $635/month for a studio apartment; $726/month for a one-bedroom; $880/month for a two-bedroom; $1,272/month for a three-bedroom; and $1,546/month for a four-bedroom rental. The job market in Lubbock is a rising star among U.S. cities. With unemployment rates lower than the U.S. average, Lubbock expects nearly 40 percent job growth in the next 10 years. Not only is Lubbock great for startups, but there are also several high-paying, job-producing companies in Lubbock that keep residents employed. |
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