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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO NSU Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling| Louisiana Tech University | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | RSU | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | |||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $166 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 19% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | RSU | ||
| 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 RSU based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 3,155 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or RSU?
- Louisiana Tech University is 41.1% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Rogers State University ($13,142.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than RSU ($12,243 vs. $13,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 13.5% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($9,447 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Rogers State University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 77% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($12,577 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 275 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at RSU (3.4)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or RSU? 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 RSU and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Rogers State University (49% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $11,300 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $3,715 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($16,150 vs. $19,865)
- RSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($166 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU 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/