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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling OSU-Oklahoma City| Louisiana Tech University | Belhaven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 56% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $293 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 48% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 3,627 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 337.1% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at Belhaven University than Louisiana Tech University ($27,980.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Belhaven University ($12,243 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 3.8% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($9,100 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Belhaven University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 35.7% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($17,067 vs. $12,577)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Belhaven University? 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 Belhaven University and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Belhaven University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,900)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $8,537 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $28,402)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($205 vs. $293)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/