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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $258 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 10,839 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 45.9% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than University of Southern Mississippi ($13,142.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,243 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 20% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,447 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than University of Southern Mississippi (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 35.3% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($12,577 vs. $9,296)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 56 points higher than at University of Southern Mississippi (1049)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (23)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at University of Southern Mississippi (3.5)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 University of Southern Mississippi and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than University of Southern Mississippi (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $6,900 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $41,700)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $5,135 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($19,865 vs. $25,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Mississippi students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/