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LSU MSU NSU UL Lafayette UO ULM Washington State Boise State Colorado State Idaho UW Mississippi State| Louisiana Tech University | The University of Montana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | The University of Montana | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Missoula, MT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 9,955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #724 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | umt.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | The University of Montana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $27,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $11,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $16,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $5,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | The University of Montana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 8,943 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 8,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | The University of Montana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | The University of Montana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $23,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $239 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | The University of Montana | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | The University of Montana | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 44% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | The University of Montana | ||
| 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 The University of Montana based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 9,955 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. The University of Montana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or The University of Montana?
- Louisiana Tech University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than The University of Montana for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.7% higher at The University of Montana than Louisiana Tech University ($27,168.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than The University of Montana ($12,243 vs. $16,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 22.9% lower than costs at The University of Montana ($9,447 vs. $11,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 122.8% larger than aid received The University of Montana ($12,577 vs. $5,645)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. The University of Montana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or The University of Montana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Montana or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 15 points higher than at The University of Montana (1090)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at The University of Montana (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at The University of Montana (3.36)
- The University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. The University of Montana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or The University of Montana? 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 The University of Montana and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than The University of Montana (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $7,600 more per year than The University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,000)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $3,318 lower median federal student loan debt than The University of Montana graduates. ($19,865 vs. $23,183)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than The University of Montana graduates. ($205 vs. $239)
- More The University of Montana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/