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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Dearborn, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 8,223 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #446 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $13,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $29,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $12,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $10,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 12,026 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 6,506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1010/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $266 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than UM-Dearborn based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 8,223 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UM-Dearborn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UM-Dearborn?
- University of Michigan Dearborn is 117.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($13,920.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.1% higher at UM-Dearborn than Louisiana Tech University ($29,184.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than UM-Dearborn ($12,243 vs. $12,444)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 4.4% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($9,048 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of Michigan Dearborn (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 16.9% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($12,577 vs. $10,761)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UM-Dearborn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UM-Dearborn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Dearborn or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is the same at UM-Dearborn (1105)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UM-Dearborn (24)
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UM-Dearborn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UM-Dearborn? 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 UM-Dearborn and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is the same as at University of Michigan Dearborn (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $4,200 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $5,885 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($19,865 vs. $25,750)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($205 vs. $266)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/