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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $317 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 33% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 7,320 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Southern University and A & M College?
- Louisiana Tech University is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.9% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Southern University and A & M College ($13,142.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Southern University and A & M College ($12,243 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 0.9% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($9,366 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Southern University and A & M College (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 67.4% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($12,577 vs. $7,514)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 194 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Southern University and A & M College (49% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $38,000)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $10,885 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($19,865 vs. $30,750)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($205 vs. $317)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/