<p>Hi, i'm a junior in high school looking around for colleges. I've got it narrowed down between UT and Tech. I am in state, and was wondering: Which school has the better science program, mainly in computer science, physics, and chemistry.</p>
<p>Tech has the Red Raiders and Bob Knight........always a great show.</p>
<p>thats good, but i want to konw about the programs</p>
<p>You will defenitely get more one on one attention at Texas Tech. I think UT is too big...55,000+ students. TTU has a reputation for caring for the undergraduate student. You should visit...it's an awesome campus...we did. <a href="http://www.gototexastech.com%5B/url%5D">www.gototexastech.com</a></p>
<p>Well you posted on a Tech forum so expect to hear the virtues of Tech . I am a Tech grad in Geology and have had a successful career.</p>
<p>From a ranking and recognition standpoint Ut probably has the edge however. That said, Tech has a new experimental scineces building, and as noted above has a reputation for undergrad committment. Also in the fields assume you will go to grad school , so factor that into the equation. </p>
<p>Either is a good choice.</p>
<p>UT has better ranked programs; however, I think the choice between Tech and UT should simply be a choice of personal preferences. Tech degrees may not carry the same weight nationwide as UT degrees, but if you want to stay in the Southwest, you can't go wrong with a degree from Texas Tech. Factors you should consider in your decision are size of the school, location, class size, weather, organizations, etc. Both schools are very good and produce successful graduates; it's purely a matter of personal preference as to which one you want to attend.</p>
<p>BTW, if you are from Texas City, Lubbock might be a great break from the humidity :D</p>
<p>You may also get a little more personal attention at Tech - especially in the honors college program. UT has honors programs in several areas (engineering, plan II, computer science, etc.) but they are pretty difficult to get into. The Tech honors program allows you to major in any area.</p>
<p>I live in Lubbock and plan to apply to UT
My advice can be simply summed up...
Lubbock- boredom and AIDS everywhere
Austin- awesome, live music capital of the world, UT is a better school too.</p>
<p>Plus when it comes to Computer Science...
There isn't really a better school than UT
and Austin is a modern hub of computer technology advancements these days...For instance, Dell's Headquarters is there.</p>
<p>GrayMatter-</p>
<p>I was planning to apply to Texas Tech. I can understand the boredom but would you please explain the part about AIDS everywhere?</p>
<p>We live in Austin and Ds plans to apply to Tech. AIDS is everywhere - and I know it is here in Austin. Just take precautions, avoid "sleeping around",etc. I'd be mighty surprised if the AIDS rate is higher in Lubbock than in Austin!</p>
<p>Ror the record, I know people who attended both schools. Thus, I am a bit familiar with them.</p>
<p>Although UT has a better name than Tech overall, Tech is quite good. In addition, Tech has some majors that UT doesn't have such as financial planning. You will also get more personalized addition and treated less like a number at Tech than at UT.</p>
<p>With Tech's new chancellor, Kent Hance, who is both a former congressmen and lobbyist, I expect them to raise significant money.</p>
<p>As for the statement that there is more "aids in Lubbeck," I would need to see proof of this. Wtih more people going to UT, who are more liberal than that generally found at Lubbeck, I would imagine Aids is more prevelant at UT.</p>
<p>In terms of the areas, I do love Austin much more than Lubbeck. However, Lubbeck is a nice town full of friendly folks.</p>
<p>Bottom line: Check out each school as to fit. Don't apply solely on reputation. You would be surprised how good Tech is.</p>
<p><a href="http://cs.gmu.edu/news/cs_rankings-2006.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://cs.gmu.edu/news/cs_rankings-2006.pdf</a></p>
<p>^this is a grad school rankings but it is understood that a great grad program is most likely a reflection of a great undergrad program. (computer science)</p>
<p>here is an excerpt from <a href="http://www.msnbc.com%5B/url%5D">www.msnbc.com</a>...</p>
<p>HOTTEST STATE UNIVERSITY
University of Texas at Austin
Austin is the "live-music capital of the world" and home to the University of Texas—a campus so laid-back it should be deemed the capital of flip-flops as well. But don't get the wrong idea: this isn't a place for slackers. With 50,000 students (more than any other school in the country), UT boasts some of the nation's best business, law and engineering schools. If football isn't your thing (that'll change), one of the 900 student organizations should spark your interest. Best of all, even out-of-state tuition (about $12,000) is cheaper than at a private university, making it possible to ditch the ramen and try the barbecue.</p>
<p>I'm a little biased...I'm deciding between attending UT Austin and UChicago next fall but I was born in Lubbock and have lived here all of my life so it is understood that i want to leave here. Lubbock is a small, conservative city but i dont feel like i live in a city "full of friendly folks." Actually this place is full of horrible drivers and people that judge you for dressing casually during lunch on sunday. </p>
<p>But it is impossible not to agree with taxguy's bottom line. you have to experience each atmosphere for yourself and only yourself.</p>
<p>Despite the fact that you posted in a Tech forum, if any honesty pervades, you will find that UT-Austin is a world-renowned university whereas Tech - is not. It is a good school, however, but if you have the choice between UT and Tech, I would go for UT.</p>
<p>In fact, the only schools in Texas that are truly comparable to UT are Rice (much better) and A&M (not quite as good). I'm sure that will not meet with great reception, but it is the truth.</p>
<p>And as has been said, for Computer Science, you really can't go much better than UT if you stay in Texas.</p>
<p>As an overall package, there is no question that UT-Austin is the best university (taking graduate and undergraduate together) in Texas and Austin is a great "happening" town. However, echoing other posts, it all comes down to fit and for many thousands of students Tech has been the best fit for them (including my son in Tech's Honors College). For a student tilting toward being liberal arts major and not in an honors program at UT-Austin, being one of thousands and thousands of other like students can be daunting (starting with no guarantee of freshman housing on campus at UT-Austin versus guaranteed freshman housing at Tech). Being part of the herd at UT-Austin versus being in Tech's Honors College with all its opportunities was an easy answer for my son regarding what was the best fit for him. Again, with individual variation, Tech is the best fit versus UT-Austin for thousands of other students as well.</p>
<p>My experiences with Texas Tech so far:</p>
<ol>
<li>I was accepted early this fall.</li>
<li>I got direct admit to the Business College</li>
<li>I just filled out my honors applicaion and sent it to my GC</li>
<li>Even though I am not in the top 10% I got a merit scholarship for 4 years.</li>
<li>Each time I call the school to ask a question, I talk with the friendliest, helpful and polite people who even helped me select my room at the dorm.</li>
<li>I feel wanted.</li>
</ol>
<p>My experiences with UT-Austin so far:
1. I won't hear until April because I'm not top 10%
2. Because I'm not top 10%, I have no chance at direct admit to business.
3. I have no chance at Merit Aid at UT Austin
4. Each time I call the school, the people are friendly and helpful but their sad recurring theme is that I'll probably get the CAP program because of he top 10% rule and the record # of apps they got this year.
5. My parents had to pay non-refundable $$ to apply for housing before my application was even completed.
6. I feel like a number being processed.</p>
<p>I am a Tech guy, and I do actually agree that all things considered UT is the more reputable --and thus better school. The thing is that for some individuals Tech is a route to success that UT may not offer -FOR THEM. </p>
<p>I dont know that as a formula you can predict these things, but</p>
<p>hazmat, the reason Texas Tech has Bob Knight is because he's almost finished with his career and nobody ever expects Tech to do well, so they can't really blame him for anything. Bob Knight working at Tech is not really a compliment to Tech at all.</p>
<p>Pulledteeth, I will be the first to say that UT is a very overrated and overcrowded school. UT relies way too much on it's reputation and with the exception of it's business, geoscience, and engineering departments, UT is no better or worse than any other state-run school in the country. I don't really consider it a public Ivy myself and I think there's better state-ran schools outside of Texas.</p>
<p>That said, it is a better school than Tech. For one thing, there are WAY more things to do in Austin than in Lubbock and Austin is in a more populous part of the state anyway. Also, like I said, UT has a reputation which Tech doesn't have. I've known a few English grads from UT that were able to get careers I seriously doubt English grads from Tech could get. Outside of Texas, people have heard of UT but I doubt many of them have heard of Tech. So, if you want to get an out-of-state job someday, UT would be the way to go.</p>
<p>The student body at UT is a little more professional overall than at Tech. At Tech you're more likely to find frat boys on academic probation. If you need a part-time job during college, Austin is going to be a better place to work than Lubbock; Lubbock has a much higher crime rate.</p>
<p>People on here say that you can get more personal attention at Texas Tech, but you can also go to any of the other regional schools in Texas and get the same thing as well as a similar degree. Texas Tech is pretty much a regional school in Texas and I think there's better choices in Texas as far as regional schools go.</p>
<p>Brand, Rice University is a joke. It's just another private school that's hard to get in, harder to pay for, and then you're left with a degree with no networking that few people have heard of outside of Texas. Besides, it's in the middle of Houston and who in his right mind wants to go to school in the middle of Houston? UT Austin is cheaper and better known.</p>
<p>pulledteeth, if you can't get into UT for whatever reasons, I would recommend you go somewhere like Angelo State or Sam Houston before you consider Texas Tech.</p>
<p>I know what you mean, youarenumber6, but if you are picking Tech just because it's a smaller school that's easier to deal with, you are picking Tech for the wrong reasons.</p>
<p>For anyone interested in the positive aspects of going to Tech, do a search of my screen name "lonestardad" and "Tech". If these prior posts don't answer your questions, PM me.</p>