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UTC LSU Middle Tennessee State University NSU UL Lafayette Tennessee ULM Memphis UA Huntsville Mississippi State ETSU LSUS| Louisiana Tech University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 10,117 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,764 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $18,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $15,138 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $10,214 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 8,772 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 7,295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 27.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $165 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 10,117 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Tennessee Tech?
- Tennessee Technological University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,764.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at Tennessee Tech than Louisiana Tech University ($18,796.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Tennessee Tech ($12,593 vs. $15,138)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 11.2% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($9,447 vs. $10,502)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University as Tennessee Technological University (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($12,091 vs. $10,214)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 3 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Louisiana Tech University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $3,865 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($16,000 vs. $19,865)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($165 vs. $205)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/