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Overview |
Arkansas | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 11,427 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $12,593 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $12,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 95% |
Admission |
Arkansas | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 9,263 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 6,722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1045/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Arkansas | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $205 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Arkansas | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 11,427 students)
Arkansas vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- University of Arkansas is 19.8% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.1% higher at Arkansas than Louisiana Tech University ($26,690.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Arkansas ($12,593 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 40.7% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($9,447 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of Arkansas (95% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 49.1% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($12,091 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas 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 Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 49 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Louisiana Tech University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $1,800 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($19,865 vs. $21,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/