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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | New Paltz, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 6,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #277 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | newpaltz.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $15,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $19,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $7,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 13,228 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 7,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 58.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1160/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $196 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than State University of New York at New Paltz based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 6,964 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or State University of New York at New Paltz?
- State University of New York at New Paltz is 10.5% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at State University of New York at New Paltz than Louisiana Tech University ($16,980.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than State University of New York at New Paltz ($12,243 vs. $19,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 59% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($9,447 vs. $15,024)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University as State University of New York at New Paltz (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 62.3% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($12,577 vs. $7,749)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or State University of New York at New Paltz? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between State University of New York at New Paltz or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124) is 19 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or State University of New York at New Paltz? 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 State University of New York at New Paltz and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is higher than Louisiana Tech University (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $1,200 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $865 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,865)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($196 vs. $205)
- More State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/