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Side-by-side comparison of admissions, costs, and outcomes
Cross-Admit Decision Data
Of 10 applicants admitted to both schools:
Based on 10 self-reported cross-admit decisions from the last 5 cycles
Texas Tech is 75+ in the LSD rankings
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About this comparison
This page compares Texas Tech University and University of North Texas at Dallas across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes using official ABA 509 disclosures.
In the U.S. News rankings, Texas Tech University is ranked #85 compared to #159 — a gap of 74 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.
There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: Texas Tech University has a median LSAT of 159 compared to 153, a gap of 6 points. This suggests applicants to Texas Tech University face a more competitive admissions pool.
Both schools are located in Texas — Texas Tech University in Lubbock and University of North Texas at Dallas in Dallas — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.
On cost, University of North Texas at Dallas has lower tuition at - per year compared to $22,590. Combined with employment rates of 90.3% (Texas Tech) and 79.6% (UNT), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.
Among cross-admitted applicants, Texas Tech University offered a median scholarship of $36,750 compared to $1,500, a difference of $35,250 that may factor into enrollment decisions.
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Admissions Comparison
2025 ABA 509How these schools compare on LSAT, GPA, selectivity, and class composition.
| Metric | Texas Tech | UNT |
|---|---|---|
| USN Rank | #85 ▲ | #159 |
| LSD Rank | 75+ (0.002) | NR |
| LSAT 25th | 157 ▲ | 151 |
| LSAT Median | 159 ▲ | 153 |
| LSAT 75th | 160 ▲ | 156 |
| GPA Median | 3.69 ▲ | 3.41 |
| Acceptance Rate | 25.6% | 24.2% ▲ |
| Class Size | 168 | 130 |
| Yield Rate | 32.6% ▲ | 27.9% |
Financial Comparison
2025 ABA 509Tuition, scholarships, and debt burden at each school.
| Metric | Texas Tech | UNT |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (In-State) | $22,590 | - ▲ |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $33,840 | - ▲ |
| Median Grant | $12,000 ▲ | $5,000 |
| % Receiving Grants | 88.0% ▲ | 54.0% |
| Avg. Debt at Graduation | - | - |
Employment Outcomes
2024 ABA 509Post-graduation employment placement, salaries, and bar passage.
| Metric | Texas Tech | UNT |
|---|---|---|
| BigLaw (501+) | 8.3% ▲ | 1.1% |
| Judicial Clerkships | 1.4% | 2.2% ▲ |
| Median Salary (Private) | $82,424 | $95,000 ▲ |
| Employment Rate | 90.3% ▲ | 79.6% |
| Bar Pass Rate | 86.3% ▲ | 72.5% |
Cross-Admit Decisions by Cycle
How cross-admit preferences have shifted over recent application cycles.
| Cycle | Split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 |
83%
|
6 |
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