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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TCU | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 81% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $222 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 52% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 11,427 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 792.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334.7% higher at TCU than Louisiana Tech University ($57,130.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than TCU ($12,593 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 56.7% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($9,447 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Texas Christian University (95% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 179.7% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($33,813 vs. $12,091)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 115 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming TCU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than TCU (42.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or TCU? 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 TCU and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Louisiana Tech University (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $9,000 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than TCU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $21,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than TCU graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/