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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 | Southwestern Adventist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 900/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $268 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 793 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Southwestern Adventist University is 265.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.1% higher at Southwestern Adventist University than Louisiana Tech University ($23,400.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Southwestern Adventist University ($12,243 vs. $20,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 9.8% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,600 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Louisiana Tech University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Adventist University students is 11% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($13,959 vs. $12,577)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 201 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Southwestern Adventist University? 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 Southwestern Adventist University and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $6,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($19,865 vs. $26,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern Adventist University graduates. ($205 vs. $268)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/