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LSU NSU UL Lafayette California State University-Northridge ULM California State University-Fresno Cal State LA San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CSU Mississippi State LSUS UC Merced| California State University Bakersfield | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU Bakersfield | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,613 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csub.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU Bakersfield | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,521 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,750 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU Bakersfield | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,834 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 11,973 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU Bakersfield | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU Bakersfield | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,168 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $205 |
Diversity |
CSU Bakersfield | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
CSU Bakersfield | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU Bakersfield | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than CSU Bakersfield based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 9,613 students)
CSU Bakersfield vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU Bakersfield or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Louisiana Tech University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than CSU Bakersfield for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at CSU Bakersfield than Louisiana Tech University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Bakersfield than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($7,521 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 50.6% lower than costs at California State University Bakersfield ($9,447 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than California State University Bakersfield (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 17% larger than aid received California State University Bakersfield ($12,577 vs. $10,750)
CSU Bakersfield vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield .
- CSU Bakersfield has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
CSU Bakersfield vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU Bakersfield 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 CSU Bakersfield.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than California State University Bakersfield (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $300 more per year than CSU Bakersfield graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $48,300)
- California State University Bakersfield students graduate with a $6,697 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($13,168 vs. $19,865)
- CSU Bakersfield graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($136 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Bakersfield students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/