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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas Baylor GSU- Grambling| Louisiana State University Alexandria | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LSUA | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Alexandria, LA | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,771 | 11,037 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsua.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUA | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,894 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,984 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,302 | $11,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,002 | $11,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
LSUA | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,174 | 7,724 | ||
| Admitted | 1,850 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 36.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required | ||
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Academics |
LSUA | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUA | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,707 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $205 |
Diversity |
LSUA | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
LSUA | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 14% | ||
Campus |
LSUA | 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than LSUA based on total student enrollment (11,037 students vs. 3,771 students)
LSUA vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUA or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Louisiana Tech University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than LSUA for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $4,895.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.7% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Louisiana State University Alexandria ($13,142.00 vs. $4,984.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($7,302 vs. $11,630)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 3.1% lower than costs at Louisiana State University Alexandria ($9,210 vs. $9,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Louisiana State University Alexandria (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 61.2% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Alexandria ($11,289 vs. $7,002)
LSUA vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUA 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 LSUA .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 155 points higher than at LSUA (950)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LSUA (20)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at LSUA (3.16)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than LSUA (58.3%)
LSUA vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUA 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 LSUA.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria (49% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $12,900 more per year than LSUA graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $35,700)
- Louisiana State University Alexandria students graduate with a $2,158 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($17,707 vs. $19,865)
- LSUA graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($183 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/