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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 | Columbia Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBC | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 6,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $7,098 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $11,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $7,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 64% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | |||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $108 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 6,192 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CBC?
- Louisiana Tech University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.2% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Columbia Basin College ($13,142.00 vs. $7,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Basin College than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($11,421 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 5.6% lower than costs at Columbia Basin College ($9,447 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Columbia Basin College (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 78.7% larger than aid received Columbia Basin College ($12,577 vs. $7,040)
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or CBC? 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 CBC and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $10,400 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $38,200)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $9,365 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($10,500 vs. $19,865)
- CBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($108 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/