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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $162 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SWOSU | ||
| 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 SWOSU based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 4,777 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or SWOSU?
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($6,585.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at SWOSU than Louisiana Tech University ($13,695.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than SWOSU ($12,243 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 36.3% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($6,930 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 47.3% larger than aid received Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($12,577 vs. $8,539)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 115 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at SWOSU (3.53)
- SWOSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates of Louisiana Tech University and SWOSU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($48,600 vs. $48,600)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $4,178 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($15,687 vs. $19,865)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($162 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWOSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/