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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 40,773 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $21,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $16,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $10,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 71% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Tech | ||
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| Applied | 9,263 | 34,020 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 24,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $232 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (40,773 students vs. 11,427 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Texas Tech?
- Texas Tech University is 39.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,935.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at Texas Tech than Louisiana Tech University ($21,534.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Texas Tech ($12,593 vs. $16,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 10.7% lower than costs at Texas Tech University ($9,447 vs. $10,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Texas Tech University (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($12,091 vs. $10,636)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 29 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Texas Tech (70.9%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Texas 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 Texas Tech and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than Louisiana Tech University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $9,900 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/