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Overview |
University of West Georgia | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Carrollton, GA | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,893 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westga.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Georgia | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,625 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
University of West Georgia | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,783 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of West Georgia | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Georgia | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
University of West Georgia | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
University of West Georgia | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of West Georgia | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| 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
- University of West Georgia is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 10,839 students)
University of West Georgia vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Georgia or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Louisiana Tech University is 46.4% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at University of West Georgia than Louisiana Tech University ($15,426.00 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 West Georgia ($12,243 vs. $15,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 19.9% lower than costs at University of West Georgia ($9,447 vs. $11,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of West Georgia (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 48.8% larger than aid received University of West Georgia ($12,577 vs. $8,452)
University of West Georgia vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Georgia or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of West Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 160 points higher than at University of West Georgia (945)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of West Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of West Georgia (3.31)
- University of West Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
University of West Georgia vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Georgia or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and University of West Georgia.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of West Georgia (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $8,200 more per year than University of West Georgia graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,400)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $5,135 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Georgia graduates. ($19,865 vs. $25,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Georgia graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Georgia students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/