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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State Baylor LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling| John Brown University | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
John Brown University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,326 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #244 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,424 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,424 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,997 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,131 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
John Brown University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1390 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
John Brown University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $205 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
John Brown University | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 11% | ||
Campus |
John Brown 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than John Brown University based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 2,326 students)
John Brown University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- John Brown University is 344.1% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($28,424.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.3% higher at John Brown University than Louisiana Tech University ($28,424.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than John Brown University ($12,243 vs. $20,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 5% lower than costs at John Brown University ($9,447 vs. $9,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Brown University than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Brown University students is 68% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($21,131 vs. $12,577)
John Brown University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown 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 John Brown University .
- The average SAT score at John Brown University (1209) is 104 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming John Brown University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman John Brown University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than John Brown University (56.6%)
John Brown University vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown 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 John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at John Brown University is higher than Louisiana Tech University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from John Brown University earn on average $5,000 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,078 lower median federal student loan debt than John Brown University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $21,943)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than John Brown University graduates. ($205 vs. $226)
- More John Brown University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/