Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Husson University Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling| Louisiana Tech University | University of Maine at Augusta | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMA | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Augusta, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 4,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | uma.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $7,350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $18,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $9,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $8,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 16% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $235 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than UMA based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 4,446 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UMA?
- University of Maine at Augusta is 14.8% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at UMA than Louisiana Tech University ($18,750.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($9,973 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 15.2% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,200 vs. $9,447)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University as University of Maine at Augusta (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 44.2% larger than aid received University of Maine at Augusta ($12,577 vs. $8,723)
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMA or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UMA? 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 UMA and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (49% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $18,500 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $30,100)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,885 lower median federal student loan debt than UMA graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,750)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than UMA graduates. ($205 vs. $235)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/