Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
LSU State University of New York at New Paltz NSU UL Lafayette University at Albany- SUNY ULM Pace University-New York SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook Mississippi State| Louisiana Tech University | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #319 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | purchase.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $7,070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Purchase College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 29/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1190/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Purchase College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $232 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Purchase College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Purchase College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 14% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 3,182 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Purchase College?
- SUNY at Purchase College 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 Purchase College 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 Purchase College ($12,243 vs. $19,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 58.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($9,447 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than SUNY at Purchase College (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 22% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($12,577 vs. $10,312)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 23 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Purchase 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 Purchase College and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than Louisiana Tech University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $40,200)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More Purchase College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/