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LSU South Dakota State University NSU UL Lafayette ULM University of Minnesota-Duluth NDSU Mississippi State USD MSU LSUS Arkansas State University| Louisiana Tech University | University of North Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 14,172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $18,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $5,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 80% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 7,437 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $253 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 55% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of North Dakota | ||
| 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 North Dakota is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (14,172 students vs. 11,427 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of North Dakota?
- University of North Dakota is 44.3% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at University of North Dakota than Louisiana Tech University ($13,856.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than University of North Dakota ($12,593 vs. $18,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 16.9% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($9,447 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of North Dakota (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 107% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($12,091 vs. $5,840)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 17 points higher than at University of North Dakota (1088)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of North Dakota (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of North Dakota (3.5)
- University of North Dakota has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of North Dakota? 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 University of North Dakota and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than Louisiana Tech University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $6,100 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $4,635 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($19,865 vs. $24,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($205 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/