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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas Alabama State GSU- Grambling| Miles College | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miles College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Miles College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 37.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2024 |
Academics |
Miles College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $205 |
Diversity |
Miles College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Miles College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Miles College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Miles College based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 1,258 students)
Miles College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Miles College is 74.4% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($11,164.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Miles College ($13,142.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Miles College ($12,243 vs. $13,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 28.6% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($7,348 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Miles College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 33.9% larger than aid received Miles College ($12,577 vs. $9,391)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Miles College .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 1.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech? 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and Miles College.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Miles College (49% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $28,000)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $16,307 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($19,865 vs. $36,172)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($205 vs. $374)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/