Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University LSU WSU Tarleton Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Louisiana Tech University | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 47,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | unt.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $18,399 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,805 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $14,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $11,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 83% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 36,807 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 26,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | UNT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $206 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
| 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 Texas is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 11,427 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 30% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,319.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at UNT than Louisiana Tech University ($18,399.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than UNT ($12,593 vs. $14,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 14.4% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,447 vs. $10,805)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of North Texas (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 8.5% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($12,091 vs. $11,142)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 12 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UNT (3.46)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than UNT (72.5%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UNT? 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 UNT and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is the same as at University of North Texas (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $1,600 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,000)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $135 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($19,865 vs. $20,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($205 vs. $206)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/