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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 | Bemidji State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Bemidji State University | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Bemidji, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #801 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | bemidjistate.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Bemidji State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $8,994 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $15,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $7,381 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 2,723 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 2,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Bemidji State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Bemidji State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $21,304 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $220 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Bemidji State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Bemidji State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Bemidji State University based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 4,023 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Bemidji State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Bemidji State University?
- Bemidji State University is 40.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,994.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Bemidji State University ($13,142.00 vs. $8,994.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Bemidji State University ($12,243 vs. $15,561)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 1.3% lower than costs at Bemidji State University ($9,447 vs. $9,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Bemidji State University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 70.4% larger than aid received Bemidji State University ($12,577 vs. $7,381)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Bemidji State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Bemidji State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bemidji State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 95 points higher than at Bemidji State University (1010)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bemidji State University (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Bemidji State University (3.26)
- Bemidji State University has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Bemidji State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Bemidji State 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 Bemidji State University and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Bemidji State University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Bemidji State University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,000)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $1,439 lower median federal student loan debt than Bemidji State University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $21,304)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Bemidji State University graduates. ($205 vs. $220)
- More Bemidji State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/