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LSU Fort Valley State University Savannah State University NSU UL Lafayette ULM VSU Alabama State University of West Georgia Mississippi State AAMU CAU| Albany State University | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Albany State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,334 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,672 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,026 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Albany State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Albany State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $205 |
Diversity |
Albany State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Albany State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Albany State University | 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 | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Albany State University based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 6,334 students)
Albany State University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Louisiana Tech University is 57.5% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Albany State University than Louisiana Tech University ($14,786.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Albany State University ($12,243 vs. $14,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 8.3% lower than costs at Albany State University ($9,447 vs. $10,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 14.1% larger than aid received Albany State University ($12,577 vs. $11,026)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University 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 Albany State University .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 222 points higher than at Albany State University (883)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Albany State University (18)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
Albany State University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany State University 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 Albany State University.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Albany State University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $34,800)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $13,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $33,250)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($205 vs. $343)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/