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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Baylor | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 20,824 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #166 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $54,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $54,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $14,235 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $49,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $20,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Baylor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 39,735 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 20,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1210/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $258 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 37% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Baylor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Baylor University is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (20,824 students vs. 11,427 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Baylor?
- Baylor University is 756.8% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 317.3% higher at Baylor than Louisiana Tech University ($54,844.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Baylor ($12,593 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 50.7% lower than costs at Baylor University ($9,447 vs. $14,235)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than Louisiana Tech University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 68.8% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($20,409 vs. $12,091)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Baylor University (1239) is 134 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Baylor students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Baylor (51%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Baylor? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Baylor and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Louisiana Tech University (72% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $7,600 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $5,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($19,865 vs. $25,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/