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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM LHU Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling| Louisiana Tech University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MUW | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $155 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 2,339 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MUW?
- Mississippi University for Women is 21.3% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,766.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Mississippi University for Women ($13,142.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than MUW ($12,243 vs. $12,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 15% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,212 vs. $9,447)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University as Mississippi University for Women (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($12,577 vs. $9,887)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 93 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or MUW? 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 MUW and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Mississippi University for Women (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $10,800 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $4,865 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,865)
- MUW graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($155 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/