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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | OU | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $206 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | OU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 48% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | OU | ||
| 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
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (29,145 students vs. 11,427 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or OU?
- Louisiana Tech University is 26.3% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at OU than Louisiana Tech University ($22,140.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than OU ($12,593 vs. $19,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 40.9% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($9,447 vs. $13,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 11.6% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,091 vs. $10,830)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 99 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming OU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or OU? 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 OU and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Louisiana Tech University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $10,700 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $135 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $20,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($205 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/