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LSU NSU UL Lafayette Alabama State ULM Tennessee State University Mississippi State Tuskegee University Albany State University LSUS Arkansas State University CAU| Alabama A & M University | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
AAMU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
AAMU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $205 |
Diversity |
AAMU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
AAMU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Alabama A & M University is 34.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at AAMU than Louisiana Tech University ($17,220.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than AAMU ($12,243 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 0.8% lower than costs at Alabama A & M University ($9,447 vs. $9,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Alabama A & M University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($12,577 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU 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 AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 255 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
AAMU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU 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 AAMU.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Alabama A & M University (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $14,300 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $34,300)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $15,135 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $35,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($205 vs. $361)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/