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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $7,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $22,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $14,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $9,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 84% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 5,521 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 5,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 24, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $192 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Tyler | ||
| 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 UT Tyler based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 9,678 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UT Tyler?
- The University of Texas at Tyler is 15.2% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,371.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at UT Tyler than Louisiana Tech University ($22,649.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than UT Tyler ($12,593 vs. $14,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 13.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($9,447 vs. $10,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than The University of Texas at Tyler (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 25.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Tyler ($12,091 vs. $9,608)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 46 points higher than at UT Tyler (1059)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $500 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $48,600)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $1,233 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($18,632 vs. $19,865)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($192 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/