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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | New Philadelphia, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 1,940 | ||
| 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 Tuscarawas | ||
| 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 | $11,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $4,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
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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 | 3.21 | ||
| 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 Tuscarawas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 25% | ||
| 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 Tuscarawas | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 1% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
| 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 Tuscarawas based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 1,940 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Kent State University at Tuscarawas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Kent State University at Tuscarawas?
- Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($11,358 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 193.3% larger than aid received Kent State University at Tuscarawas ($12,577 vs. $4,288)
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Kent State University at Tuscarawas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Tuscarawas or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Kent State University at Tuscarawas (3.21)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Kent State University at Tuscarawas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Kent State University at Tuscarawas? 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 Tuscarawas and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Kent State University at Tuscarawas (49% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas 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 Tuscarawas 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/