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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling OSU-Oklahoma City| Dalton State College | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Dalton, GA | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,527 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daltonstate.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
DSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,019 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,532 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,967 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
DSC | 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 | 3.1 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,887 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $205 |
Diversity |
DSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
DSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
DSC | 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 DSC based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 4,527 students)
DSC vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DSC or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Louisiana Tech University is 149.7% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Dalton State College ($13,142.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dalton State College than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($5,532 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 6.1% lower than costs at Dalton State College ($9,447 vs. $10,019)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dalton State College than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 80.5% larger than aid received Dalton State College ($12,577 vs. $6,967)
Which college is harder to get into, DSC 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 DSC .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at DSC (3.1)
DSC vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DSC 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 DSC.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Dalton State College (49% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $16,100 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $32,500)
- Dalton State College students graduate with a $4,978 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($14,887 vs. $19,865)
- DSC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($153 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/