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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 2,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $31,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $33,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 4,179 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 2,265 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1170/1370 | ||
| 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 | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $248 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 40% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Dallas | ||
| 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 University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 2,182 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Dallas?
- University of Dallas is 638.9% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 259.9% higher at University of Dallas than Louisiana Tech University ($47,300.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than University of Dallas ($12,593 vs. $31,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 52% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($9,447 vs. $14,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 180.7% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($33,934 vs. $12,091)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 112 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than University of Dallas (54.2%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Dallas? 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 University of Dallas and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at University of Dallas is higher than Louisiana Tech University (73% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $600 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $48,000)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $4,135 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dallas graduates. ($19,865 vs. $24,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dallas graduates. ($205 vs. $248)
- More University of Dallas 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/