Explore alternatives based on outcomes, location, cost, and admission difficulty
Given Texas Tech's 70.9% admission rate, most qualified applicants should consider this a match rather than reach school. However, students seeking alternatives can explore these options:
These schools offer higher acceptance rates while delivering comparable career outcomes.
For similar outcomes with better admission odds, consider Arizona State University Campus Immersion (90.2% acceptance, $62,668 median earnings) located 579 miles away. University of St Thomas in Texas admits 93.3% of applicants while producing graduates earning $59,224, representing similar career outcomes with more accessible admission just 465 miles from Lubbock.
Strong options in the same region with comparable academic profiles.
Students wanting to stay in Texas should consider West Texas A&M University (97.4% acceptance, $50,741 earnings) just 97 miles from Lubbock. Wayland Baptist University offers 54.1% acceptance with $51,838 earnings only 43 miles away. Lubbock Christian University provides similar selectivity (73.2% acceptance) with $53,787 earnings right in Lubbock itself.
Schools with comparable admission profiles — useful for building a balanced list.
Other moderately selective options include Lubbock Christian University (73.2% acceptance, $53,787 earnings) in the same city. Maryville College in Tennessee admits 65.7% with nearly identical test score profiles. SUNY Plattsburgh offers 75.2% acceptance with $56,403 earnings and similar academic preparation expectations.
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