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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNO | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 6,601 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #675 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | uno.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $10,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $12,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $10,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 4,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 960/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $170 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNO | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNO | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNO | ||
| 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
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than UNO based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 6,601 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UNO?
- Louisiana Tech University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than University of New Orleans ($13,142.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($11,190 vs. $12,593)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 28.9% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($9,447 vs. $12,174)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University as University of New Orleans (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 11.7% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($12,091 vs. $10,822)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNO or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 71 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UNO (3.21)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than UNO (66.8%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UNO? 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 UNO and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of New Orleans (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $5,900 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $3,365 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($16,500 vs. $19,865)
- UNO graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($170 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/