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LSU UH NSU UL Lafayette University of St Thomas ULM University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Mississippi State| Louisiana Tech University | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | HBU | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1060/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $249 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | HBU | ||
| 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
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 4,257 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 435.1% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.6% higher at HBU than Louisiana Tech University ($34,250.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than HBU ($12,243 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 3.5% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($9,130 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 113.9% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($26,908 vs. $12,577)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 45 points higher than at HBU (1060)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or HBU? 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 HBU and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Houston Baptist University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $3,000 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $4,301 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $24,166)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($205 vs. $249)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/