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Overview |
Alabama | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Alabama | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $205 |
Diversity |
Alabama | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Alabama | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 10,839 students)
Alabama vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- The University of Alabama is 73.4% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.4% higher at Alabama than Louisiana Tech University ($31,460.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Alabama ($12,243 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 52.7% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($9,447 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than The University of Alabama (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 24.7% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($15,683 vs. $12,577)
Alabama vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 76 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
Alabama vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Louisiana Tech University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $1,300 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $3,885 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($19,865 vs. $23,750)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($205 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/