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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Moore, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 281 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | hc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $11,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $11,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $7,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $20,952 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $8,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 59.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 846/1033 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $230 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 52% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 281 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College?
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College is 85.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($11,880.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($13,142.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($12,243 vs. $20,952)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 27.1% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($7,430 vs. $9,447)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University as Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 47.4% larger than aid received Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($12,577 vs. $8,532)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 180 points higher than at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (925)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (20)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (3.1)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (42.9%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $39,000)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,448 lower median federal student loan debt than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,313)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates. ($205 vs. $230)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/