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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 | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 1,120 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | olhcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $14,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $14,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $18,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $10,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 917 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 4.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 20, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $32,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $335 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Our Lady of Holy Cross College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Our Lady of Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 1,120 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Our Lady of Holy Cross College?
- Our Lady of Holy Cross College is 119.3% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Our Lady of Holy Cross College than Louisiana Tech University ($14,040.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Our Lady of Holy Cross College ($12,243 vs. $18,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 7.6% lower than costs at Our Lady of Holy Cross College ($9,447 vs. $10,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Our Lady of Holy Cross College (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Our Lady of Holy Cross College ($12,577 vs. $10,075)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Our Lady of Holy Cross College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Our Lady of Holy Cross College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Our Lady of Holy Cross College (3.12)
- Our Lady of Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Our Lady of Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Our Lady of Holy Cross College? 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 Our Lady of Holy Cross College and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Our Lady of Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,700)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $12,593 lower median federal student loan debt than Our Lady of Holy Cross College graduates. ($19,865 vs. $32,458)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Our Lady of Holy Cross College graduates. ($205 vs. $335)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Our Lady of Holy Cross College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/