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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM KU Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University ISU University of Central Arkansas Fayetteville State University UNO| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UALR | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 97% |
Admission |
UALR | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $205 |
Diversity |
UALR | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
UALR | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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 | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Louisiana Tech University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at UALR than Louisiana Tech University ($16,320.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($11,173 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 3.1% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($9,162 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 19.8% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($12,577 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 115 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UALR (3.42)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (49% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $10,600 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $38,000)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $635 lower median federal student loan debt than UALR graduates. ($19,865 vs. $20,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UALR graduates. ($205 vs. $211)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/