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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling OSU-Oklahoma City| Louisiana Tech University | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TC | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 61% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $320 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 19% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 642 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or TC?
- Texas College is 28.2% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Texas College ($13,142.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($11,174 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 12.5% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,400 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Texas College (97% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Texas College ($12,577 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at TC (2.9)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or TC? 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 TC and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Texas College (49% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $20,800 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $27,800)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $11,135 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($19,865 vs. $31,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($205 vs. $320)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/