Texas Tech vs University of Arkansas
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TXCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of ArkansasFayetteville, ARCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Texas Tech lists Mass every weekday; University of Arkansas lists Mass 7 times a week.
- Texas Tech lists confession once a week; University of Arkansas, 5 times a week.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Texas Tech: $62,454, against $58,191 at University of Arkansas.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
7 times a week
Confession times
Once a week
5 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
4 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Lubbock, TX
Fayetteville, AR
Setting
City
City
Students
40,773
32,140
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
73%
74%
Average SAT
1190
1169
ACT middle 50%
23–28
21–28
Graduation rate
69%
71%
First-year retention
85%
86%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$19,070
$18,209
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,457
$14,319
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$13,851
$14,322
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,058
$15,934
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,073
$20,772
Net price, over $110,000 income
$24,622
$22,470
Median debt
$21,500
$21,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$62,454
$58,191
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.