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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #845 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 910/1100 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $258 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Texas Wesleyan 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
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 2,578 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 390.4% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.9% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Louisiana Tech University ($31,390.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Texas Wesleyan University ($12,243 vs. $15,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 15.6% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($9,447 vs. $10,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Wesleyan University than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 130.9% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($29,039 vs. $12,577)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 102 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,200)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $5,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $24,999)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/