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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UW | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $191 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UW | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | UW | ||
| 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 Wyoming is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (11,100 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UW?
- Louisiana Tech University is 33.4% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at UW than Louisiana Tech University ($19,950.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than UW ($12,243 vs. $12,819)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 22.9% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($9,447 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of Wyoming (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 40.7% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($12,577 vs. $8,942)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 17 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming UW 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 UW (3.53)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or UW? 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 UW and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than Louisiana Tech University (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $2,800 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $48,600)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $1,365 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($18,500 vs. $19,865)
- UW graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($191 vs. $205)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/