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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling OSU-Oklahoma City| Louisiana College | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisiana College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #601 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 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 |
Louisiana College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $205 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Louisiana College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Louisiana College is 206% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($19,590.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Louisiana College than Louisiana Tech University ($19,590.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Louisiana College ($12,243 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 23.6% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($7,646 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana College than Louisiana Tech University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana College students is 8.5% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($13,650 vs. $12,577)
Louisiana College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana 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 Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 136 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Louisiana College has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
Louisiana College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana 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 Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Louisiana College (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $3,162 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisiana College graduates. ($19,865 vs. $23,027)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Louisiana College graduates. ($205 vs. $238)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/