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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas UCO-Central GSU- Grambling| Louisiana Tech University | Mid America Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MACU | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MACU | ||
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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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $283 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MACU | ||
| 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 MACU based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 2,442 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MACU?
- Mid America Christian University is 174.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at MACU than Louisiana Tech University ($17,568.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than MACU ($12,243 vs. $16,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 9.4% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,632 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Mid America Christian University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mid America Christian University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($12,967 vs. $12,577)
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MACU? 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 MACU and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Mid America Christian University (49% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $3,600 more per year than MACU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,000)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $7,573 lower median federal student loan debt than MACU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $27,438)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than MACU graduates. ($205 vs. $283)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MACU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/