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LSU UVU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Utah Utah State University Arkansas State University UNO Southern Utah University| Louisiana Tech University | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DSC | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DSC | ||
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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 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $171 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 29% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or DSC?
- Louisiana Tech University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at DSC than Louisiana Tech University ($16,836.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than DSC ($12,243 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 27.9% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($7,384 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Dixie State College of Utah (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 81.1% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($12,577 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at DSC (3.4)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or DSC? 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 DSC and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $9,000 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $3,240 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($16,625 vs. $19,865)
- DSC graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($171 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC 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/