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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling OSU-Oklahoma City| Louisiana Tech University | Northwood University Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Cedar Hill, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 255 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | northwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $10,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $10,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $14,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $14,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 50% | ||
| 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 | Required | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $21,775 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $225 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 43% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 16% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Northwood University-Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | - | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Northwood University-Texas | ||
| 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 Northwood University-Texas based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 255 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Northwood University-Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Northwood University-Texas?
- Northwood University Texas is 59.4% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($10,200.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Northwood University Texas ($13,142.00 vs. $10,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Northwood University-Texas ($12,243 vs. $14,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwood University Texas are 7.5% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,784 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwood University Texas than Louisiana Tech University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwood University Texas students is 12.6% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($14,160 vs. $12,577)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Northwood University-Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Northwood University-Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwood University-Texas or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- Northwood University-Texas has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Northwood University-Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Northwood University-Texas? 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 Northwood University-Texas and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Northwood University Texas (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwood University Texas earn on average $1,900 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $1,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($19,865 vs. $21,775)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Northwood University-Texas graduates. ($205 vs. $225)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwood University-Texas students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/