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SHSU LSU NSU TAMUK UL Lafayette University of Houston-Downtown Texas State ULM PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH| Louisiana Tech University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $227 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Lamar University | ||
| 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
- Lamar University is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Lamar University?
- Louisiana Tech University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Lamar University than Louisiana Tech University ($16,020.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($11,757 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 4.6% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,447 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Lamar University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 21% larger than aid received Lamar University ($12,577 vs. $10,397)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 131 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Lamar University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Lamar University? 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 Lamar University and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Lamar University (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Lamar University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,500)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($205 vs. $227)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University 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/