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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NDSU | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 968/1216 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $240 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 65% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NDSU | ||
| 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 45.4% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at NDSU than Louisiana Tech University ($13,963.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than NDSU ($12,243 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 1.6% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($9,300 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 119.4% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($12,577 vs. $5,732)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 14 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or NDSU? 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 NDSU and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Louisiana Tech University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $5,000 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $3,435 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $23,300)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($205 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/