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Overview |
Delaware State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $205 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Delaware State University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | 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 Delaware State University based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 5,826 students)
Delaware State University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Delaware State University is 10% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,038.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Delaware State University than Louisiana Tech University ($16,960.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($11,886 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 49.3% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($9,447 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Delaware State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is 10.4% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($13,881 vs. $12,577)
Delaware State University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware 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 Delaware State University .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 213 points higher than at Delaware State University (892)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Delaware State University (19)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Delaware State University (3.09)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Delaware State University (54.9%)
Delaware State University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware 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 Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Delaware State University (49% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $36,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $8,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $28,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($205 vs. $294)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/