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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMF | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Farmington, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 1,837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #649 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $20,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $10,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 1,407 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 990/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $279 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMF | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMF | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UMF | ||
| 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
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than UMF based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 1,837 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UMF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UMF?
- University of Maine at Farmington is 35% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at UMF than Louisiana Tech University ($20,400.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than UMF ($12,243 vs. $14,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 13.9% lower than costs at University of Maine at Farmington ($9,447 vs. $10,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Farmington than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 18.4% larger than aid received University of Maine at Farmington ($12,577 vs. $10,623)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UMF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UMF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMF or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UMF (3.15)
- UMF has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UMF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UMF? 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 UMF and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at UMF is higher than Louisiana Tech University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $13,400 more per year than UMF graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $35,200)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $7,135 lower median federal student loan debt than UMF graduates. ($19,865 vs. $27,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than UMF graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More UMF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/