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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 | Cox College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Cox College | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | coxcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Cox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $10,646 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $10,646 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $11,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Cox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 3 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 1 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 33.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Cox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Cox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $20,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $208 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Cox College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Cox College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Cox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 852 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Cox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Cox College?
- Cox College is 66.3% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($10,646.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Cox College ($13,142.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 18.2% lower than costs at Cox College ($9,447 vs. $11,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Cox College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($12,577 vs. $0)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Cox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Cox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cox College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Cox College (33.3%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Cox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Cox College? 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 Cox College and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than Louisiana Tech University (92% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Cox College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $319 lower median federal student loan debt than Cox College graduates. ($19,865 vs. $20,184)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Cox College graduates. ($205 vs. $208)
- More Cox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/