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Louisiana Tech University vs University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Louisiana Tech University University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 86% 87%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,100-1,310 1,120-1,240
ACT range (mid 50%) 21-27 23-28
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $11,864 $13,530
Sticker cost of attendance $24,280 $24,884
Graduation rate 64% 53%
Retention rate 82% 74%
Undergraduates 8,312 12,428
Student-faculty ratio 21:1 18:1
Setting Ruston, LA Lafayette, LA
Type Public Public
Application fee n/a $25
Test policy n/a Test-flexible

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Louisiana Tech University or University of Louisiana at Lafayette harder to get into?

Louisiana Tech University is more selective, with a 86% acceptance rate versus 87% at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Louisiana Tech University or University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

Louisiana Tech University has the lower average net price ($11,864 versus $13,530). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.