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LSU NSU UL Lafayette Mississippi State NSU LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Jackson State University Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling| Louisiana Tech University | University of Louisiana Monroe | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ULM | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 8,272 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $11,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $13,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 4,878 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 3,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1050/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $206 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ULM | ||
| 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 ULM based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 8,272 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or ULM?
- Louisiana Tech University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at ULM than Louisiana Tech University ($17,888.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($11,160 vs. $12,593)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 7.8% lower than costs at University of Louisiana Monroe ($9,447 vs. $10,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than Louisiana Tech University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 8.5% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($13,124 vs. $12,091)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 51 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at ULM (3.53)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or ULM? 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 ULM and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $2,800 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,800)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $135 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($19,865 vs. $20,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($205 vs. $206)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/