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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State Wagner College LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Delaware State University Lehman Southeastern| Louisiana Tech University | CUNY College of Staten Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.0 | ||
| 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 | |||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $144 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Staten Island based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 10,248 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Staten Island?
- CUNY College of Staten Island is 8.3% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Staten Island than Louisiana Tech University ($14,880.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($7,217 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 112.3% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,447 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 56% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($12,577 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $5,878 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($13,987 vs. $19,865)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($144 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/