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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM UIC Mississippi State Northeastern Illinois University LSUS Arkansas State University DePaul UNO Southeastern| Chicago State University | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 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 | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $205 |
Diversity |
CSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
CSU | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Chicago State University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Chicago State University ($13,142.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($6,446 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 46.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,447 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Chicago State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($15,891 vs. $12,577)
CSU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 230 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at CSU (3.18)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Chicago State University (49% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $10,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $38,300)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $11,385 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $31,250)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($205 vs. $323)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU 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/