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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 960/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $193 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Louisiana Tech University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Louisiana Tech University ($16,068.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than University of Houston-Downtown ($12,243 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Houston Downtown ($9,447 vs. $9,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of Houston Downtown (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 60.2% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($12,577 vs. $7,849)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 211 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- University of Houston-Downtown has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of Houston Downtown (49% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $1,200 more per year than University of Houston-Downtown graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,400)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $1,115 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,865)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($193 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/