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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling OSU-Oklahoma City| Colorado Mountain College | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mountain College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Glenwood Springs, CO | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,184 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradomtn.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mountain College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,280 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,092 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,375 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 97% |
Admission |
Colorado Mountain College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 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 | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Colorado Mountain College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mountain College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,750 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $205 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mountain College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Colorado Mountain College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mountain College | 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 | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Colorado Mountain College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 5,184 students)
Colorado Mountain College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mountain College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Louisiana Tech University is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Colorado Mountain College ($13,142.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($6,092 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 19.8% lower than costs at Colorado Mountain College ($9,447 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Colorado Mountain College (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 70.5% larger than aid received Colorado Mountain College ($12,577 vs. $7,375)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mountain College 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 Colorado Mountain College .
Colorado Mountain College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mountain College 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 Colorado Mountain College.
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Colorado Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $34,700)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $11,115 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($8,750 vs. $19,865)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($90 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mountain College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/