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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $227 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 4,474 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($12,243 vs. $17,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 62.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($9,447 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh than Louisiana Tech University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 17.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($12,577 vs. $10,667)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 19 points higher than at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (23)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than Louisiana Tech University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $4,600 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $44,000)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,135 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates. ($205 vs. $227)
- More SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/