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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DBU | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $224 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than DBU based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 4,348 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or DBU?
- Dallas Baptist University is 428.2% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($33,810.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.3% higher at DBU than Louisiana Tech University ($33,810.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than DBU ($12,243 vs. $27,607)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 1% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($9,351 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Dallas Baptist University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Baptist University students is 49.5% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($18,797 vs. $12,577)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 50 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or DBU? 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 DBU and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at DBU is higher than Louisiana Tech University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $900 more per year than DBU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,700)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $1,885 lower median federal student loan debt than DBU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $21,750)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than DBU graduates. ($205 vs. $224)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/