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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Southeast Missouri State University EIU University of Missouri-Kansas City Mississippi State Northwest LSUS Pitt State Arkansas State University| Louisiana Tech University | University of Central Missouri | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Central | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $232 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Central | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 25.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Central than Louisiana Tech University ($16,080.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Central ($12,243 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 2.7% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,447 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Louisiana Tech University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 93% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($12,577 vs. $6,517)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 95 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Central? 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 Central and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Louisiana Tech University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,500)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $2,576 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($19,865 vs. $22,441)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/