- Both Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) and University of North Texas (UNT) are public.
- LA Tech is located in Ruston, LA and UNT is located in Denton, TX.
- UNT has more expensive tuition of $21,244 than LA Tech ($16,866).
- LA Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 64.84% than UNT (72.41%).
- LA Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,185 than UNT (1,120).
- UNT is larger with 44,767 students than LA Tech (10,839 students).
Louisiana Tech University View More Rivals | University of North Texas View More Rivals | |
| #138 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana | Rankings | #234 in National Universities #28 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Ruston, LA | Location | Denton, TX |
LA Tech| Known as | UNT | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,125 Louisiana residents $16,866 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,164 Texas residents $21,244 out-of-state |
| $7,995 Louisiana residents $12,726 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,062 Texas residents $16,622 out-of-state |
| $9,857 | Financial Aid | $7,417 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 64.84% | Acceptance Rate | 72.41% |
| 42.52% | Yield | 36.97% |
| 1,185 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,839 | Total Students | 44,767 |
| 9,924 | Undergraduate | 33,023 |
| 915 | Graduate | 11,744 |
| 611 | Online Enrollment | 5,787 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 58% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $49,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,419) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 23 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
| 378 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,138 Full-time 420 Part-time |
| 993 Full-time 330 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,598 Full-time 475 Part-time |
| $73,696 for Faculties $50,445 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,498 for Faculties $58,572 Part-time |