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LSU NSU UL Lafayette GS KSU Mercer ULM Georgia State Georgia Mississippi State Auburn North Georgia| Georgia College & State University | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Georgia College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $205 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Georgia College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Georgia 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 Georgia College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 6,315 students)
Georgia College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Georgia College & State University is 17.3% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,508.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.1% higher at Georgia College than Louisiana Tech University ($26,688.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Georgia College ($12,243 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 15.9% lower than costs at Georgia College & State University ($9,447 vs. $10,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Georgia College & State University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 46.1% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($12,577 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia 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 Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 38 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Georgia College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
Georgia College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Louisiana Tech University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,300)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia College graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia College graduates. ($205 vs. $227)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/