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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 43,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $27,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $14,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $11,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 23,126 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 18,799 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 990/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $186 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UT Arlington | ||
| 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 Texas at Arlington is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (43,992 students vs. 11,427 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 43.8% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.5% higher at UT Arlington than Louisiana Tech University ($27,138.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than UT Arlington ($12,593 vs. $14,956)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 12% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($9,447 vs. $10,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than The University of Texas at Arlington (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 9.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Arlington ($12,091 vs. $11,015)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 67 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $3,100 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $48,600)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $1,865 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($18,000 vs. $19,865)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($186 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington 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/