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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 59% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $193 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University College Station is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Texas A&M?
- Texas A & M University College Station is 45.9% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($9,339.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.7% higher at Texas A&M than Louisiana Tech University ($36,239.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Texas A&M ($12,243 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 22.3% lower than costs at Texas A & M University College Station ($9,447 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Texas A & M University College Station (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Texas A & M University College Station ($12,577 vs. $12,278)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University College Station (1212) is 107 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (62.6%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than Louisiana Tech University (81% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University College Station earn on average $17,000 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $48,600)
- Texas A & M University College Station students graduate with a $1,115 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,865)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($193 vs. $205)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/