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Overview |
AUM | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
AUM | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $205 |
Diversity |
AUM | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
AUM | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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 AUM based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 28.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at AUM than Louisiana Tech University ($18,480.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than AUM ($12,243 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 28.2% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($7,368 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 81.4% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($12,577 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 115 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
AUM vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $10,700 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,900)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,327 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,192)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($205 vs. $229)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/