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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | North Dartmouth, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 7,457 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #456 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | umassd.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $14,179 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $30,317 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $16,493 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $10,055 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 8,837 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1020/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $25,760 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $266 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMass Dartmouth | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMass Dartmouth | ||
| 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 UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 7,457 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UMass Dartmouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UMass Dartmouth?
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is 121.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($14,179.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.7% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Louisiana Tech University ($30,317.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than UMass Dartmouth ($12,243 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 74.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($9,447 vs. $16,493)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University as University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 25.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($12,577 vs. $10,055)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UMass Dartmouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UMass Dartmouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass Dartmouth or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 80 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UMass Dartmouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UMass Dartmouth? 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 UMass Dartmouth and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $400 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $5,895 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($19,865 vs. $25,760)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($205 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/