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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $320 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 31% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 5,783 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or NSU?
- Louisiana Tech University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at NSU than Louisiana Tech University ($16,920.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than NSU ($12,243 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 14.8% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($9,447 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Norfolk State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($12,577 vs. $12,164)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 297 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or NSU? 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 NSU and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Norfolk State University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $11,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $36,700)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $11,135 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $31,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($205 vs. $320)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/