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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Truman State | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,427 | 3,636 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $9,132 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $17,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,701 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,593 | $12,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,091 | $10,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,263 | 3,263 | ||
| Admitted | 6,722 | 2,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1290 | 1126/1318 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $234 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 14% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Truman State | ||
| 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 Truman State based on total student enrollment (11,427 students vs. 3,636 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Truman State?
- Truman State University is 42.7% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($9,132.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Truman State than Louisiana Tech University ($17,532.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Truman State ($12,593 vs. $12,798)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 13.3% lower than costs at Truman State University ($9,447 vs. $10,701)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Truman State University ($12,091 vs. $10,904)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 141 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- Truman State has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (72.6%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Truman State? 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 Truman State and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than Louisiana Tech University (69% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Truman State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,791 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,656)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($205 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/