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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 | Tougaloo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tougaloo College | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Tougaloo, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 677 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | tougaloo.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tougaloo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $10,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $6,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $13,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $9,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 1,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 49.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 790/1090 | ||
| 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 | Tougaloo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tougaloo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $35,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $361 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tougaloo College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Tougaloo College | ||
| 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 Tougaloo College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 677 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Tougaloo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Tougaloo College?
- Tougaloo College is 62.2% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Tougaloo College ($13,142.00 vs. $10,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Tougaloo College ($12,243 vs. $13,718)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tougaloo College are 47.6% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($6,400 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Tougaloo College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 34% larger than aid received Tougaloo College ($12,577 vs. $9,387)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Tougaloo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Tougaloo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tougaloo College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 261 points higher than at Tougaloo College (844)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Tougaloo College (18)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Tougaloo College (2.8)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech has a higher acceptance rate (62.4%) than Tougaloo College (49.3%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Tougaloo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Tougaloo 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 Tougaloo College and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Tougaloo College (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $19,000 more per year than Tougaloo College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $29,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $15,139 lower median federal student loan debt than Tougaloo College graduates. ($19,865 vs. $35,004)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Tougaloo College graduates. ($205 vs. $361)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tougaloo College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/