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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UCO-Central UNO Southeastern Arkansas University of Houston-Downtown| Louisiana Tech University | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USAO | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 825 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $8,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $12,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 603 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 923/1138 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 2, 2023 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | N/A |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 825 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or USAO?
- University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is 3.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($6,630.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at USAO than Louisiana Tech University ($17,820.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($8,390 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 35% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($7,000 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 3.1% larger than aid received University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma ($12,577 vs. $12,201)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 106 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at USAO (3.43)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than USAO (56.3%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or USAO? 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 USAO and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $12,500 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $36,100)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO 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/