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LSU UNF NSU UL Lafayette University of South Alabama UCF FGCU Florida State FAU ULM University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida| The University of West Florida | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
The University of West Florida | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,521 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #727 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwf.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of West Florida | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,319 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,587 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,268 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,609 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
The University of West Florida | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,113 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 4,377 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
The University of West Florida | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of West Florida | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $205 |
Diversity |
The University of West Florida | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
The University of West Florida | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
The University of West Florida | 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 West Florida is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (13,521 students vs. 10,839 students)
The University of West Florida vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of West Florida or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Louisiana Tech University is 48.2% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at The University of West Florida than Louisiana Tech University ($16,587.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($8,609 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 19.3% lower than costs at The University of West Florida ($9,447 vs. $11,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than The University of West Florida (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 9.2% larger than aid received The University of West Florida ($12,577 vs. $11,515)
The University of West Florida vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 52 points higher than at The University of West Florida (1053)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at The University of West Florida (23)
- Accepted freshman The University of West Florida students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than The University of West Florida (48%)
The University of West Florida vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than The University of West Florida (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $7,400 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $1,115 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,865)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($193 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of West Florida 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/