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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 2,550 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | okcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $28,094 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $28,094 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $25,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $20,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 1,432 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 1,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1040/1233 | ||
| 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 | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,019 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $227 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 54% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Oklahoma City University | ||
| 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 Oklahoma City University based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 2,550 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Oklahoma City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Oklahoma City University?
- Oklahoma City University is 338.9% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($28,094.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.8% higher at Oklahoma City University than Louisiana Tech University ($28,094.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Oklahoma City University ($12,243 vs. $25,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 0.4% lower than costs at Oklahoma City University ($9,447 vs. $9,486)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma City University than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma City University students is 66.3% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($20,918 vs. $12,577)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Oklahoma City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Oklahoma City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma City University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma City University (1126) is 21 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Oklahoma City University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma City University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- Oklahoma City University has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Oklahoma City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Oklahoma City University? 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 Oklahoma City University and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma City University is higher than Louisiana Tech University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $700 more per year than Oklahoma City University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,900)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,154 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma City University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,019)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma City University graduates. ($205 vs. $227)
- More Oklahoma City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/