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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Mahwah, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 5,478 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #203 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | ramapo.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $15,363 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $25,373 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $15,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $12,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 58% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 7,207 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 5,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1100/1295 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $236 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 5,478 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Ramapo College of New Jersey?
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is 140% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($15,363.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at Ramapo College of New Jersey than Louisiana Tech University ($25,373.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Ramapo College of New Jersey ($12,243 vs. $16,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 64.4% lower than costs at Ramapo College of New Jersey ($9,447 vs. $15,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Ramapo College of New Jersey (97% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Ramapo College of New Jersey ($12,577 vs. $12,553)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Ramapo College of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ramapo College of New Jersey or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 15 points higher than at Ramapo College of New Jersey (1090)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (23)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (3.47)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Ramapo College of New Jersey? 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than Louisiana Tech University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn on average $2,800 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,981 lower median federal student loan debt than Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,846)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates. ($205 vs. $236)
- More Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/