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LSU NSU UL Lafayette HBU ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling| Louisiana Tech University | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 3,813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $20,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $23,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 1,591 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1075/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $227 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 3,813 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 414% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.3% higher at University of St Thomas than Louisiana Tech University ($32,900.00 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 St Thomas ($12,593 vs. $20,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 8.5% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,447 vs. $10,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of St Thomas (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 95.9% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($23,688 vs. $12,091)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 2 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of St Thomas (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $8,600 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,135 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($205 vs. $227)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/