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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Orange Beach, AL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 15,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | columbiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $5,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $12,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $4,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 42% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
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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 | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $16,404 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $169 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 90% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Columbia Southern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Southern University is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (15,948 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Columbia Southern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Columbia Southern University?
- Louisiana Tech University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia Southern University for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.5% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Columbia Southern University ($13,142.00 vs. $5,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Columbia Southern University ($12,243 vs. $12,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Southern University are 16.1% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,136 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Columbia Southern University (97% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 202.8% larger than aid received Columbia Southern University ($12,577 vs. $4,154)
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Columbia Southern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia Southern University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Columbia Southern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Columbia Southern 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 Columbia Southern University and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Columbia Southern University (49% vs. 22%)
- Columbia Southern University students graduate with a $3,461 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($16,404 vs. $19,865)
- Columbia Southern University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($169 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia Southern University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/