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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling OSU-Oklahoma City| Louisiana Tech University | Kent State University at Geauga | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Burton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $9,969 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $5,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
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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 | 2.72 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $267 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Kent State University at Geauga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Kent State University at Geauga based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 2,095 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Kent State University at Geauga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Kent State University at Geauga?
- Kent State University at Geauga is 8.8% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($6,962.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Kent State University at Geauga than Louisiana Tech University ($16,068.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Geauga than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($9,969 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Geauga are 6.4% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,882 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Kent State University at Geauga (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 146% larger than aid received Kent State University at Geauga ($12,577 vs. $5,112)
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Kent State University at Geauga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Geauga or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Kent State University at Geauga (2.72)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Kent State University at Geauga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Kent State University at Geauga? 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 Kent State University at Geauga and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Kent State University at Geauga (49% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Kent State University at Geauga graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,300)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $5,960 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Geauga graduates. ($19,865 vs. $25,825)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Geauga graduates. ($205 vs. $267)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Geauga 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/