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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | FIT | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 8,125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | fitnyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | FIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $15,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $27,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $20,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $8,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 54% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | FIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 4,669 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 2,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | FIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | FIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $201 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | FIT | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | FIT | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 42% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | FIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than FIT based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 8,125 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. FIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or FIT?
- Louisiana Tech University is 21% more expensive to attend than FIT for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at FIT than Louisiana Tech University ($15,870.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than FIT ($12,243 vs. $20,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 185.8% lower than costs at Fashion Institute of Technology ($9,447 vs. $27,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Fashion Institute of Technology (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 52.3% larger than aid received Fashion Institute of Technology ($12,577 vs. $8,260)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. FIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or FIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIT or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than FIT (52.8%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. FIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or FIT? 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 FIT and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn on average $3,000 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $48,600)
- Fashion Institute of Technology students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,865)
- FIT graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $205)
- More FIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/