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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO CBU Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling| Louisiana Tech University | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MCA | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | |||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $341 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | - | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 MCA based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 116 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 406.2% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.5% higher at MCA than Louisiana Tech University ($32,400.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 6.3% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,890 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Memphis College of Art (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($12,577 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MCA (3.33)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MCA? 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 MCA and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Memphis College of Art (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $18,700 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $29,900)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $13,135 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($19,865 vs. $33,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($205 vs. $341)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/