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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling OSU-Oklahoma City| Gulf Coast State College | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
GCSC | 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 |
GCSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $205 |
Diversity |
GCSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
GCSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than GCSC based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Louisiana Tech University is 265.8% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Gulf Coast State College ($13,142.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($5,725 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 0.7% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($9,378 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gulf Coast State College than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 108.8% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($12,577 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC 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 GCSC .
GCSC vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC 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 GCSC.
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $16,600 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $10,865 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($9,000 vs. $19,865)
- GCSC graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($93 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/