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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #975 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 955/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $222 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
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 | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 9,389 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 23.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at NSU than Louisiana Tech University ($15,968.00 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. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 8.7% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,447 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 32.4% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($12,577 vs. $9,499)
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 97 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) 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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $10,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $38,100)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $1,666 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($19,865 vs. $21,531)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- 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. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/