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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 72% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $156 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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 CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 6,128 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CSU Channel Islands?
- Louisiana Tech University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Louisiana Tech University ($17,622.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than CSU Channel Islands ($12,243 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 72.5% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($9,447 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than California State University Channel Islands (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 33.6% larger than aid received California State University Channel Islands ($12,577 vs. $9,412)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Louisiana Tech University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $2,500 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $4,682 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($15,183 vs. $19,865)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($156 vs. $205)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/