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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UTC | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1023/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $214 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 24.9% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at UTC than Louisiana Tech University ($24,110.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than UTC ($12,243 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 0.6% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($9,447 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 35.1% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($12,577 vs. $9,309)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 18 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UTC? 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 UTC and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $8,000 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $927 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($19,865 vs. $20,792)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($205 vs. $214)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/