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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 15,345 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $13,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 10,679 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 9,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1120/1255 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $201 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UL Lafayette | ||
| 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
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (15,345 students vs. 11,427 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UL Lafayette?
- Louisiana Tech University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at UL Lafayette than Louisiana Tech University ($19,135.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than UL Lafayette ($12,593 vs. $13,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 26.9% lower than costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($9,447 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 11.2% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($12,091 vs. $10,869)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 36 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UL Lafayette? 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 UL Lafayette and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $3,600 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,000)
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,865)
- UL Lafayette graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/