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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 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 3,150 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | lwtech.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $3,102 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $8,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $11,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $9,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $6,890 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 39% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $160 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Lake Washington Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Lake Washington Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 3,150 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Lake Washington Institute of Technology?
- Louisiana Tech University is 106.4% more expensive to attend than Lake Washington Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $3,102.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.4% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($13,142.00 vs. $8,299.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Washington Institute of Technology than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($9,694 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 19.3% lower than costs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($9,447 vs. $11,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Lake Washington Institute of Technology (97% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 82.5% larger than aid received Lake Washington Institute of Technology ($12,577 vs. $6,890)
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Lake Washington Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Washington Institute of Technology or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Lake Washington Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Lake Washington Institute of Technology? 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 Lake Washington Institute of Technology and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,900)
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology students graduate with a $4,365 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($15,500 vs. $19,865)
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($160 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Washington Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/