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JMU VCU CNU LSU Mason NSU UL Lafayette Longwood University William & Mary ULM UVA Old Dominion| Louisiana Tech University | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $222 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 3,757 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Mary Washington College?
- University of Mary Washington is 39.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($8,938.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.8% higher at Mary Washington College than Louisiana Tech University ($25,858.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Mary Washington College ($12,243 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 28% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($9,447 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of Mary Washington (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 39% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($12,577 vs. $9,046)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 5 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Louisiana Tech University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $6,900 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $1,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($19,865 vs. $21,500)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/