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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Memphis | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 930/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $261 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 30.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than University of Memphis ($13,142.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Memphis ($12,243 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 7.2% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($9,447 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Louisiana Tech University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 30.7% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($12,577 vs. $9,625)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 76 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Memphis? 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 Memphis and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of Memphis (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,200)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $5,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($19,865 vs. $25,250)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($205 vs. $261)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/