Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Texas Christian's yield is 9 pts higher than U. Tampa's
Yield rate - 2
U. Tampa admits 40% vs. 48% at Texas Christian
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Texas ChristianVery selective
- U. TampaVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 22–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Texas ChristianTest-optional
- U. TampaTest-blind
How they read a record
Texas Christian
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered.
U. Tampa
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Texas Christian | U. Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Important | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Important | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Texas Christian University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Texas Christian University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Texas Christian University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why