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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UH | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $204 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UH | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 11,427 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UH?
- University of Houston is 35.7% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61% higher at UH than Louisiana Tech University ($21,165.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than UH ($12,593 vs. $13,738)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 14.6% lower than costs at University of Houston ($9,447 vs. $10,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of Houston (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 4.7% larger than aid received University of Houston ($12,091 vs. $11,551)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 49 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming UH students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UH (3.46)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than UH (69.5%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UH? 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 UH and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of Houston (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $10,400 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $48,600)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $115 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($19,750 vs. $19,865)
- UH graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($204 vs. $205)
- More UH 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/