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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $206 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 29.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at UNT than Louisiana Tech University ($18,087.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than UNT ($12,243 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 10.2% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,447 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of North Texas (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 37.3% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($12,577 vs. $9,159)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 12 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UNT? 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 UNT and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is the same as at University of North Texas (49% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $1,600 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,000)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $135 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($19,865 vs. $20,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($205 vs. $206)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/