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LSU NSU UL Lafayette Valencia College ULM MDC Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University UNO Southeastern BC| Santa Fe College | Louisiana Tech University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Santa Fe College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Ruston, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 10,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | latech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $6,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $13,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $9,447 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $12,243 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $12,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
Santa Fe 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 | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Santa Fe College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $19,865 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $205 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 10,839 students)
Santa Fe College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?
- Louisiana Tech University is 241.9% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.2% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Santa Fe College ($13,142.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ($11,380 vs. $12,243)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 5.9% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($9,447 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana Tech University than Santa Fe College (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 418.4% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($12,577 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $8,840 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($11,025 vs. $19,865)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($113 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/