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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Central State University | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #1023 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 770/950 | ||
| 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 | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $403 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 36% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Central 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 Central State University based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 5,434 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Central State University?
- Louisiana Tech University is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Central State University ($13,142.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($10,194 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 15.4% lower than costs at Central State University ($9,447 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Central State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 81.1% larger than aid received Central State University ($12,577 vs. $6,943)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 328 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Central 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 Central State University and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Central State University (49% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $21,400 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $27,200)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $19,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $39,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $198 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($205 vs. $403)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/