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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | York | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 870/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $90 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | York | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | York | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | York | ||
| 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 York based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 6,446 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or York?
- CUNY York College 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 York 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 York College than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($6,670 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 89.7% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($9,447 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 39.2% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($12,577 vs. $9,036)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 220 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at York (3.15)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than York (59.1%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or York? 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 York and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than CUNY York College (49% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $5,400 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $11,065 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($8,800 vs. $19,865)
- York graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($90 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/