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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | uco.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $7,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 78% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UCO-Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UCO-Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $210 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UCO-Central | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UCO-Central | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UCO-Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UCO-Central?
- University of Central Oklahoma is 9.8% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,026.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at UCO-Central than Louisiana Tech University ($17,913.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than UCO-Central ($12,243 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Oklahoma are 9.5% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,628 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of Central Oklahoma (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 95.8% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($12,577 vs. $6,422)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 95 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UCO-Central (3.5)
- UCO-Central has a higher acceptance rate (69.9%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UCO-Central? 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 UCO-Central and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of Central Oklahoma (49% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $4,000 more per year than UCO-Central graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $528 lower median federal student loan debt than UCO-Central graduates. ($19,865 vs. $20,393)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UCO-Central graduates. ($205 vs. $210)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCO-Central students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/