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LSU NSU UL Lafayette ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern Arkansas GSU- Grambling OSU-Oklahoma City| Philander Smith College | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
PSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,595 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | |||
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Academics |
PSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $205 |
Diversity |
PSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
PSC | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Philander Smith College is 84.4% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Philander Smith College ($13,142.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than PSC ($12,243 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 14.5% lower than costs at Louisiana Tech University ($8,250 vs. $9,447)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Philander Smith College (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($12,577 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Philander Smith College (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $21,800 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $26,800)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $11,135 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($19,865 vs. $31,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($205 vs. $320)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/