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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 938 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | pqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $7,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $7,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $7,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $8,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $12,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 2,048 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 1,173 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 855/1015 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 5% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | N/A |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 15% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Paul Quinn College | ||
| 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 Paul Quinn College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 938 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Paul Quinn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Paul Quinn College?
- Paul Quinn College is 15.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,398.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Paul Quinn College ($13,142.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Quinn College than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($8,994 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Quinn College are 23.5% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($7,650 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Quinn College than Louisiana Tech University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Paul Quinn College ($12,577 vs. $12,150)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Paul Quinn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Paul Quinn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Quinn College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 333 points higher than at Paul Quinn College (772)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Paul Quinn College (16)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Paul Quinn College (2.6)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Paul Quinn College (57.3%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Paul Quinn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Paul Quinn 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 Paul Quinn College and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Paul Quinn College (49% vs. 5%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $19,300 more per year than Paul Quinn College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $29,300)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/